Welcome to the Marquette Regional History Center
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.
-Our Mission
-Our Mission
The Marquette Regional History Center is a 501c3, private non-profit organization that was established in 1918. We receive no public funding. We rely on membership, fundraising events, donations, and admission fees to continue to provide our community and visitors with high quality, educational programming and exhibits. We invite you to learn more about the History Center. Plan your visit. Become a member. Read our blog. Make a donation.
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Tickets make great gifts! The History Center will mail tickets to the recipient. In the meantime, print the receipt and present as the gift. The receiver is sure to love learning about local history and you'll be supporting the Marquette Regional History Center at the same time! Thank you!
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2018 Giving Tuesday: Back Up History
In 2018, the Marquette Regional History Center turned 100. In 2018 the National Museum of Brazil burned down and priceless information was lost. In 2018 the Houghton County Historical Society flooded. Thankfully, most of the collection was saved by fast-acting volunteers.
Help us improve our digital technology infrastructure. Help us preserve and display original images and documents. Last year we raised $2,800 to purchase audio visual equipment to show our images more clearly during programs. We need your help improving our digital technology to keep our vast collection of historical information safe and accessible. Keeping up with technology is one of the hardest things to do for a non-profit organization. Thank you for your help! |
Special Exhibit
The Changing Face of Medicine - A History of U.P. Healthcare
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September 15 - December 31, 2018
See the evolution in the region's medicine from the time of patent medicines, home visits and the growing understanding of germs, to the St. Luke's School of Nursing and beyond. Hear first-hand accounts from the people who have cared for this community's health. Learn about the battles against epidemics, tuberculosis, polio and an early case of kidney disease in which the community rallied to provide the financial support for the necessary yet expensive dialysis. Opening reception: September 19, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, light refreshments will be served. Free, donations appreciated. Thank you to our sponsors: Upper Peninsula Medical Center Marquette- Alger Medical Society |
MRHC Receives 2019 MCACA Grant
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The Marquette Regional History Center was awarded a $19,500 grant from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and National Endowment for the Arts. The grant will assist the MRHC to continue the mission to preserve our area's history through compelling exhibits, public programs and classroom field trips. The grant was awarded through the MCACA peer review process and is for MCACA fiscal year 2019 funding.
Organizations receiving a MCACA grant award are required to match those funds with other public and private dollars. Local business support of the MRHC include: Swanson, Mercier & Associates, Northern Michigan Bank& Trust, Wealth Strategy Group, Casa Calabria, Mining Journal, TV6, Rotary, Eagle Mine, UPHP, just to name a few. The History Center receives significant volunteer support from the community. We have over 50 volunteers. Without their help we could not provide the things people have come to expect from us. These dedicated people work with our curator, our educator and with school groups and present public programs, they help with all aspects of the research library and at the front desk welcoming guests. Thank you to our business supporters and to every one of our volunteers!
The MCACA peer review process allows for each grant application to be competitively considered by a panel of in-state and out-of-state arts and culture professionals. This ensures the residents of Michigan and visitors will have access to the highest quality arts and cultural experiences. Visit Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs for a complete list of grant awards around the state.
Thank you, MCACA!
Organizations receiving a MCACA grant award are required to match those funds with other public and private dollars. Local business support of the MRHC include: Swanson, Mercier & Associates, Northern Michigan Bank& Trust, Wealth Strategy Group, Casa Calabria, Mining Journal, TV6, Rotary, Eagle Mine, UPHP, just to name a few. The History Center receives significant volunteer support from the community. We have over 50 volunteers. Without their help we could not provide the things people have come to expect from us. These dedicated people work with our curator, our educator and with school groups and present public programs, they help with all aspects of the research library and at the front desk welcoming guests. Thank you to our business supporters and to every one of our volunteers!
The MCACA peer review process allows for each grant application to be competitively considered by a panel of in-state and out-of-state arts and culture professionals. This ensures the residents of Michigan and visitors will have access to the highest quality arts and cultural experiences. Visit Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs for a complete list of grant awards around the state.
Thank you, MCACA!
Our location in 1969
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