The History Center offers guided tours through the museum, including hands-on projects, live performances and activities for all ages. Call to schedule your visit today! 906-226-3571.

The fur trade program has been generously sponsored by the Marquette County Community Foundation. In 2009, the MCCF donated $5,000 to fund the creation of a fur trade program at the new MRHC which would teach children about bartering, the life of a fur trader and the Ojibwe culture. If your classroom is interested call 906-226-3571.

Group tours are available, please call or send us an email if you would like to schedule one! #906-226-3571 or   email
Photo: Red Hat Society from Republic, MI

The  History Center offers unique and  fun family programming all year.

2012 Family Friendly Events
 
Birchbark Canoe Construction
May 21-26 at MRHC
Fur trade artisans Jan Zender and Rochelle Dale construct an Ojibwe birchbark canoe using traditional methods. Visit once or daily and observe their progress in this week- long demonstration. Free to the public.

Voyageur Days
Saturday May 26, 10-3PM at MRHC
Experience life in the 18th century at the History Center! Meet the men and women who paddled the shores of Lake Superior. Live music and demonstrations bring the fur trade era to life; including building a real birch bark canoe and barter/trade using authentic reproductions. Participate in workshops using birch bark, beads, leather and quillwork techniques. Free with museum admission.

I Wrote Dandelion Cottage
Thursday, Friday June 7 & 8 at MRHC
Watch for details about this one woman show with Monica Nordeen as Caroll Watson Rankin, Marquette author of Dandelion Cottage & many other books. $10 donation.

Tombstone  Detectives
Thursday June 21, 1-3 PM - Meet at the front gate of Marquette's Park Cemetery
This family friendly walking tour will include
making tombstone rubbings and investigating symbols and clues. Meet historic figures of the past as a writer, wrestler, photographer, lighthouse keeper and others “come alive.” $5 donation.

Greek Christmas Celebration
Saturday December 8, 1-3 PM at MRHC
Our 2nd annual cultural celebration! Experience the local Greek Christmas customs which will include pastries, music, dancing and traditions of the season. Free with museum admission.

To see all of the museum programming, check out the Events Page!



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Looking for an interesting 20-30 minute program for your community organization or service club, veterans group, senior center,  or nursing home?  Outreach programs are offered free of charge  in Marquette County. Call if you're interested in scheduling a tour! 906-226-3571
 
Through the Curator’s Eyes
Join the curator to explore highlights from the History Center’s diverse collection. All artifacts have stories and mysteries, whether they are a beautiful gown, unique sculpture, ordinary household tools, business signs or a hockey uniform. Each program will feature different artifacts.

Leaves on My Family Tree
What do a voyageur, blacksmith and train conductor have in common? Find out as Robert Mercure’s family history comes to life. Mercure’s ability to portray the lives of three men is entertaining and  engaging. Learn how he uncovered his family tree and created this fascinating story.
 
Early Pioneers
Meet William Austin Burt, Amos Harlow and Charles Harvey, early settlers who changed the landscape of Marquette County. Their stories are told through diaries, letters, photographs, maps and field notes.

When Beaver Was King
Prior to the discovery of iron ore, the most valuable natural resource was the beaver. This unique era in local history is shown through the perspective of either a Courier de Bois or a Metis woman living in the north
woods. Learn how the Ojibwe and French traders adapted to their environment and
influenced each other’s culture and way of life. View museum-quality historic  reproductions made by local artisans.

Maritime Tales
Share the stories of lighthouse keeper William Wheatley, hear about Samuel Wetton’s rescue at sea and view the resulting Carnegie and Coast Guard medals, learn about the Anderson Fish Company through oral histories and fishing logbooks.

Amazing Women in Marquette History
Diaries, scrapbooks and photographs illustrate the lives of Olive Harlow, Abby Longyear Roberts and Elba Morse. Each has an interesting story to tell.

Archival Treasures from the
J.M.  Longyear Research Library
View actual historical documents such as: the first post office record book, early weather observation books, railroad accident logs, Lincoln inauguration invitation, photo scrapbooks, Peter White correspondence, Martin Luther King signed program.