Summer Special Exhibit
Bikes: Gearing up for AdventureJune 17 - August 31
Celebrate our love affair with the two-wheeled machine. From an expensive curiosity to a tool for women's mobility to a child's toy, bikes have played many vital roles in our society. The exhibit features historical and newer vintage bicycles. See this special exhibit as part of general admission to the permanent exhibit gallery. |
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Piqua Walking Tour
Wednesday, June 19, 7:00 pm, meet at Range Bank on McClellan Ave. From homemade ski jumps to Friday night saunas, growing up in Marquette's Piqua location was always an adventure. Join Jim Koski for a tour of one of Marquette's lost ethnic neighborhoods.
$5.00 suggested donation.
$5.00 suggested donation.
Aerial photo of the Piqua location, late 1950s. (Photo from JM Longyear Research Library)
Historical Marquette Bus Tours
July 10, 25 at 1:00 pm
July 17, 24, 31 at 6:00 pm
August 1, 7 at 1:00 pm
August 14 at 6:00 pm
Historical bus Tours are a great way to see Marquette as it is today, while reflecting on the early days of the bustling "Queen City." Tours are 90 minutes; air conditioned buses; meet at the MRHC. Details below - buy your tickets today!
Schooner, Model T, and the Duluth South Shore & Atlantic Railroad Line. These were the methods of transportation for three fascinating characters arriving in Marquette. Young Ellen Harlow was a child when she arrived by schooner to the wilderness of Marquette, before there was an established town. Two presidents rode in early automobiles during their visits to our fair city. President Taft in his namesake parade in 1911 and Teddy Roosevelt who swung in for a trial in 1913. The train lines brought numerous folks to our bustling town; the DSS&A was the transport for Company M, a unit that was encamped here for training during WWII, the "Forgotten War."
Hear stories of these colorful characters and their time in our "Queen City of the North," Marquette. Travel through multiple decades while meeting every day folks and celebrities that walked the shores and streets of town.
Eight tours to choose from. Advance ticket purchase recommended. All tours meet at the MRHC. Travel in an air conditioned Checker Bus and meet some of Marquette's historical figures as they recount their interesting stories and see why Marquette was called the "Queen city of the North." A chance to learn about local history and be entertained at the same time. Tickets for all tours are $15, advanced purchase suggested, limited seating available. Click the button below to purchase your tickets today!
Call 906-226-3571 for more details.
July 17, 24, 31 at 6:00 pm
August 1, 7 at 1:00 pm
August 14 at 6:00 pm
Historical bus Tours are a great way to see Marquette as it is today, while reflecting on the early days of the bustling "Queen City." Tours are 90 minutes; air conditioned buses; meet at the MRHC. Details below - buy your tickets today!
Schooner, Model T, and the Duluth South Shore & Atlantic Railroad Line. These were the methods of transportation for three fascinating characters arriving in Marquette. Young Ellen Harlow was a child when she arrived by schooner to the wilderness of Marquette, before there was an established town. Two presidents rode in early automobiles during their visits to our fair city. President Taft in his namesake parade in 1911 and Teddy Roosevelt who swung in for a trial in 1913. The train lines brought numerous folks to our bustling town; the DSS&A was the transport for Company M, a unit that was encamped here for training during WWII, the "Forgotten War."
Hear stories of these colorful characters and their time in our "Queen City of the North," Marquette. Travel through multiple decades while meeting every day folks and celebrities that walked the shores and streets of town.
Eight tours to choose from. Advance ticket purchase recommended. All tours meet at the MRHC. Travel in an air conditioned Checker Bus and meet some of Marquette's historical figures as they recount their interesting stories and see why Marquette was called the "Queen city of the North." A chance to learn about local history and be entertained at the same time. Tickets for all tours are $15, advanced purchase suggested, limited seating available. Click the button below to purchase your tickets today!
Call 906-226-3571 for more details.
The Historical Marquette Bus Tours are a partnership with Checker Transport of Marquette. Supported in part by the Marquette County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Father Marquette and the 17th Century
with special performance by the Marquette City Band
Thursday, July 18, 6:00 pm
The Marquette City Band will perform on the lawn of the MRHC. This special performance will be music fitting the celebration of Father Marquette. Following the performance, attend the Father Marquette program and learn who Father Marquette was and why he was in this region. This program will include discussions and displays detailing 17th century map making, the discovery of local 17th century artifacts and what those artifacts may tell us about the Great Lakes explorers at that time. $5 suggested donation.
The Marquette City Band will perform on the lawn of the MRHC. This special performance will be music fitting the celebration of Father Marquette. Following the performance, attend the Father Marquette program and learn who Father Marquette was and why he was in this region. This program will include discussions and displays detailing 17th century map making, the discovery of local 17th century artifacts and what those artifacts may tell us about the Great Lakes explorers at that time. $5 suggested donation.
Father Marquette
Photo from the J.M. Longyear Research Library, MRHC.
Presque Isle Walking Tour
Wednesday, August 7 at 6:30 pm
Meet at the Presque Isle Band Shell and join Jim Koski and John Anderton, Geography Professor at Northern Michigan University, to tour the island and learn about many interesting historical sites and stories. The island has its own story to tell. $5.00 suggested donation.
Meet at the Presque Isle Band Shell and join Jim Koski and John Anderton, Geography Professor at Northern Michigan University, to tour the island and learn about many interesting historical sites and stories. The island has its own story to tell. $5.00 suggested donation.
Presque Isle Park. Photo from the J.M. Longyear Research Library, MRHC.
Dandelion Cottage Day, A Complimentary Members only event!
Thursday, August 15
Two Tours: 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm
Join us to learn more about the life of Carroll Watson Rankin, author of Dandelion Cottage. You will walk from the site of the author's home to the present day cottage. New this year --a tour inside the Dandelion Cottage! Lemonade and cookies will be served in the backyard and a surprise visitor will make an appearance. Prepare to walk .8 of a mile between the two interpretation sites. An MRHC member only event and free of charge. (Consider a membership if you'd like to attend!) RSVP appreciated, choose the 1:30 pm or the 6:30 pm tours. Call 226-3571 or complete form below to RSVP.
Two Tours: 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm
Join us to learn more about the life of Carroll Watson Rankin, author of Dandelion Cottage. You will walk from the site of the author's home to the present day cottage. New this year --a tour inside the Dandelion Cottage! Lemonade and cookies will be served in the backyard and a surprise visitor will make an appearance. Prepare to walk .8 of a mile between the two interpretation sites. An MRHC member only event and free of charge. (Consider a membership if you'd like to attend!) RSVP appreciated, choose the 1:30 pm or the 6:30 pm tours. Call 226-3571 or complete form below to RSVP.
Caroline Watson Rankin standing on the very porch where she wrote Dandelion Cottage.
Dandelion Cottage - first published by the Marquette County Historical Society in 1904. Support the MRHC and purchase from the MRHC store. Soft cover with special information about the author on sale now!
MRHC receives MCACA grant
The Marquette Regional History Center has been awarded a $17,000 grant from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. The grant will go toward MRHC general operations. "The History Center is grateful for the support of MCACA," said Kaye Hiebel, Executive Director of the MRHC. "This grant will be used to defray the costs of running the new building ... we will devote more time to programming and less time fundraising. What a great gift that is!" Visit Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs for more details about the recipients of the MCACA grants. Thank you, MCACA!
Our location in 1969
We believe the preservation of the cultural and physical history of our area brings an understanding to the past and present, and provides a guide for the future. The Marquette Regional History Center not only maintains exhibits, artifacts and a research library, it is a forum for engaging the community and creating links between people.
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