DOROTHY MOLTER MUSEUM

ELY, MN

Ely Marathon Ely, MN is a gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area, a million acres of roadless boreal wilderness where canoe's are the only transport and movement between lakes is via canoe-on-shoulders portage. The town of Ely's annual marathon has a 'canoe portage' category. Entrants run twenty-six miles carrying a canoe, either solo or team/relay. <a href="https://www.elymarathon.com/portage" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.elymarathon.com/portage</a>
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The Dorothy Molter Museum is located in Ely, Minnesota and is dedicated to the life and legacy of Dorothy Molter, also known as the "Root Beer Lady." Molter lived on Knife Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) for over 50 years, where she brewed and sold her homemade root beer to passing canoeists and hikers.

The museum features exhibits that showcase Molter's life and her impact on the area. Visitors can see Molter's cabin, which has been restored and preserved, as well as her personal belongings and artifacts from her time on Knife Lake. The museum also has a gift shop where visitors can purchase Molter's famous root beer and other items related to the BWCAW and wilderness living.

In addition to preserving Molter's legacy, the museum serves as an educational resource for visitors about the BWCAW and the importance of preserving wilderness areas. The museum offers guided tours, educational programs, and events throughout the year.

Overall, the Dorothy Molter Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history and culture of the BWCAW and the life of the legendary "Root Beer Lady."

DOROTHY MOLTER MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ELY MN. US MID #8402700099

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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DOROTHY MOLTER MUSEUM
2002 E SHERIDAN ST
ELY
MN
55731

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DOROTHY MOLTER MUSEUM Information

MID # 8402700099
Name DOROTHY MOLTER MUSEUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
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LAT/LONG 47.90348, -91.834263
CODES FIPS State Code: 27
FIPS County Code: 137
US Census Tract: 015300
US Census Block: 5005