The a historical look back at beaver trade in Northwest Missouri will take place Saturday at the Andrew County Museum.
Shelly Cox with the Missouri Department of Conservation will hold a presentation Saturday, May 30 at 2 p.m. at the Andrew County Museum located at 202 E. Duncan Dr. She plans to examine the history of local beaver trade.
According to MDC in the early 1800s beaver pelts were in high demand. In fact, the MDC said “If the demand for beaver pelts had not declined, the American beaver might have gone extinct.
The program is free.
The museum will open its doors Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served after the 2 p.m. program.
The museum said during program days admission to the museum is free.