Eat like Walter and Joan Mondale while cruising the river they loved — and celebrate the 55th Anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.
When they were first dating, Walter “Fritz” Mondale took his future wife Joan canoeing down the St. Croix River, meandering along the shores of Scandia. “We were in that canoe an hour and a half, and it worked,” said Mondale later. “We were married … a month later.” Such began Mondale’s 60+ year commitment to protecting the St. Croix, where he and Joan later shared a cabin overlooking the river on the bluffs of northern Scandia.
Join us for a dinner cruise – including some of Mondale’s favorite recipes — to celebrate Walter and Joan’s love of Scandia and the St. Croix River. Mondale friend and colleague Peter Gove will present — sharing stories, history, photos, and art of the St. Croix River.
Event proceeds support programs of Scandia Heritage Alliance, whose mission is to preserve and celebrate Scandia’s rich history, culture, arts, and rural character.
Tickets are on sale at ScandiaHeritage.Eventbrite.com for $70 per person through May 31.
Phone: (651) 233-0267
Email: scandiaheritagealliance@gmail.com
2023/06/08 - 2023/06/08
Additional time info:
EVENT SCHEDULE:
MINGLE – 6pm. Start the evening with a reception on the River Rock Patio near the boat entrance, with light snacks and an open bar.
DINNER CRUISE – 6:45pm – 9pm. Board the Taylors Falls Princess at 6:45 for a 7pm cruise.
FEAST – 7pm. Enjoy a casual buffet consisting of favorite Mondale recipes shared in the Mondale Family Recipe Book — Fettuccine a la Pimento Mondale, wild rice casserole, salad, and a selection of Mondale sweets. Chicken will be served on the side. Tickets include one beer or wine, and an open bar will be available on the cruise.
PRESENTATION – 7:45 pm. After dinner, enjoy the presentation by Peter Gove, which will be broadcast from the lower deck of the Princess (and can also be heard from the outside deck upstairs)
Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours
PO Box 235, Taylors Falls, MN 55084