Fur Trade and Mountain Man

• Society: History: By Region: North America: Fur Trade  (18)

Amaquonissippian Free Trappers - Informational site about the people who reenact the pre-1840 fur trade era; and portray buckskinners, mountain men, fur traders, long hunters and other frontiersmen.

American Mountain Men - A fraternal association of individuals dedicated to the preservation of the traditions and ways of the western mountain man. Associate memberships are available, but full membership is by invitation only and requires fulfillment of certain requirements.

Coalition of Historical Trekkers - COHT - Group dedicated to the preservation and study of the pre-1840 frontier people in America by means of literary research and experimental archaeology.

Coon n Crockett Muzzleloaders Club - Non-profit organization for blackpowder enthusiasts, buckskinners, rendezvous traders and other reenactors of the fur trade and mountain man eras. Site has links to other area clubs. Based in Grand Forks, ND.

Eighteenth-Century Resources - Master index of eighteenth-century resources on the Web.

Grassy Run Historical Arts - 18th Century living history organization, teaching the youth of southwest Ohio their rich historic past.

Great Darkwolf's Homepage - Black powder shooting, historical reenacting and pre 1840's camping. Charter member of NMLRA.

Kalamazoo Living History Show - Largest juried show in the Midwest devoted to pre-1890 living history supplies, accouterments and related crafts. The event attracts over 270 craftsman and dealers throughout the US.

Kentucky River Longknives - A group of friends and family members who enjoy pursuing the 18th century lifestyle known as buckskinning. Located in Harrodstown (Harrodsburg), Kentucky .

Manuel Lisa Party in the Montana Brigade of the American Mountain Men - An association of individuals who reenact the pre-1840 fur trade by means of literary research and experimental archaeology, dedicated to the preservation of the traditions of the western mountain man.

Mountain Man Information - Descriptive definitions of fur trade era terminology.

Rendezvous at Fort Bon Secours - Fort Bon Secours, a French fort, is home to many rendezvous events. Come visit us and watch history come alive!

Shines Living History Productions - Guided trips and cultural heritage programs of Native American and Lewis and Clark era bring the past to life with hands-on experiences. Families, schools, tour groups take a trip back to simpler times.