Fur Trade Presentations by Bill Beckman

01/14/2026

https://www.osseoschools.org/departments/communications/news/article/~board/news/post/osseo-middle-school-students-learn-about-the-fur-trade

On Jan. 5, students at Osseo Middle School had a unique opportunity to learn about the fur trade during the time period of 1770 to 1840 from Bill Beckman, retired district teacher and fur trade expert.

12/20/2024

https://www.district279.org/departments/communications/news/article/~board/news/post/brooklyn-middle-steam-school-hosts-fur-trader-presentation?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0mV--_S_Old91r56Sty0JVJbOFRBgYruMNsvuqgO3DKdgcm1J3pEl1pJg_aem_JStbfPtkOB-sU7SOb-iJ1g

Retired Osseo Area Schools teacher, Bill Beckham, returned to one of his former schools on Dec. 6 to give presentations on the fur trade era of 1770-1840, which he said marked the world’s first worldwide industry.

01/27/2024

Checkout this post from Delano Public Schools about my fur trade presentation.

Sixth grade students get hands-on Fur Trade history lesson Posted on: Jan 16, 2024 Students in 6th grade at Delano Intermediate School recently had an opportunity to learn about business and Minnesota's Fur Trade industry. Bill Beckman, presenter and retired history teacher with 40 years of exp.....

12/17/2022

This is a video promotion trailer for my presentation.

01/26/2020

One prime made beaver!

01/26/2020

Routes of the Northwest Company.

01/26/2020

From furs to trade goods its all there to see!

01/26/2020

A pack with a portage collar is ready to be hauled.

01/26/2020

Trade goods below the British ensign.

01/26/2020

Trade goods on display.

01/26/2020

Many types of fur were traded besides the beaver.