History Hapy Hour: Unions
Schedule
Wed Jan 21 2026 at 05:00 pm to 05:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Boathouse Brewpub | Ely, MN
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History Happy Hour delves into the rich history of the Ely, Minnesota Area with pint-sized stories that are informative and entertaining in less than a half an hour.The history of unions and unionizing is long, often contentious and a significant part of the Ely Area's history. The centuries-long story has chapters of violence and murder, negotiating and bargaining, and brought greater structure, advocating for higher wages, shorter hours, and safer workplaces. Learn how unionizing in northeastern Minnesota centered around the dangerous iron ore mining industry and some of the harrowing stories at this month's program.
Join host, Jess Edberg, executive director of the Dorothy Molter Museum as she scratches the surface of a local history topic, inspiring listeners to take a deeper dive on their own.
Check out the pre/post-show playlist on Apple Music for a curated experience - coming soon!
This program is offered as a free, in-person, 30-minute or less presentation October through May, typically on the third Wednesday of the month at 5pm at the Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant in Ely, Minnesota.
History Happy Hour is supported in-kind by the Boathouse Brewpub, Ely’s Heritage Preservation Commission, the Dorothy Molter Museum, Ely-Winton Historical Society, Boundary Waters Connect and the Ely Folk School.
This season's programs (2025-26) will be available via the Dorothy Molter Museum's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/feed/playlists and Buzzsprout podcast https://elyhistoryhappyhour.buzzsprout.com/ station as time allows
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Boathouse Brewpub, 45 E Sheridan St, Ely, MN 55731-1213, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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