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Twin Ports Festival of History: Robber Barons w/Tony Dierckins @ Glensheen Mansion – Duluth

Wednesday, March 25 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

  Glensheen Mansion
Event poster for "Robber Barons on the Iron Range," featuring vintage photos, a map, and a portrait of the speaker, Tony Dierckins. Details include date, time, free admission, and sponsors: UMN Duluth and Glensheen.

Join us at Glensheen on Wednesday, March 25th, for a talk with Tony Dierckins on Robber Barons of the Iron Range as part of the Twin Ports Festival. Local historian and author Tony Dierckins will dive into the power struggles and personalities that shaped the Iron Range and the Twin Ports during the region’s industrial boom. Through stories of ambition, conflict, and massive fortunes, the talk explores the forces and figures that transformed northern Minnesota and ultimately led to the wealth behind Glensheen.

Free Admission

*No need to register ahead of time