Voices from Ways of the Woods

As it traveled the Northern Forest, Ways of the Woods elicited strong responses from visitors – about why they care for the place and how important it is for others to understand the region’s distinct culture and heritage. Here’s what some of our visitors had to say:

“Thanks for helping me better appreciate a place I’ve lived for forty years!”

“Very informative display. Great details about yesteryear—but where is the North Woods going next?”

“Great exhibit. I enjoyed seeing people making a living from natural resources while respecting it for its beauty.”

“This stuff is so interesting. Yay History!”

“One of a kind. Never saw anything like this before. Love the displays, the trip through time. Very well put together! Love the local stuff.”

“It is a nice place. I love how you can learn things without books.”

“The best part of my day! Do people realize what they have and could lose?!”

“Fabulous. You should take this out of the Northern Woods!”

“An incredible resource in teaching about the North Woods…. A mobile museum to teach, to motivate, to inspire. Bravo.”

“Wonderful, wonderful! Loved the tree ring projector, interview, smells, and things made by kids. Come to my town please!”

“Great exhibit. Kids nowadays need to know the history of this area so they can be part of planning the future.”

“We loved it! Please come to Long Island, NY.”