About this episode

The episode discusses an ancient dugout canoe and its significance in the Maumee Valley region with guest Lou Hebert.

An intact wooden dugout canoe, acquired by the Toledo History Museum five years ago, may likely be one of the oldest pioneer or native artifacts in the Maumee Valley region. Guest Lou Hebert shares his research.

People in this episode

Host: London Mitchell

Guest: Lou Hebert

Topics covered

• archaeology
• history
• artifacts
• native culture
• pioneers

Keywords

• dugout canoe
• Toledo History Museum
• Maumee Valley
• pioneer artifacts
• native artifacts

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Toledo History Museum

Places: Maumee Valley

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