Welcome to the Marquette Regional History Center
HOURS OF OPERATION UPDATE: The Marquette Regional History Center and J.M. Longyear Research Library will continue to comply with Executive Orders coming out of Governor Gretchen Whitmer's office. With this new mandate as of today, March 23, the MRHC staff will only be working from home until April 14.
Our goal date to reopen is now April 14, 2020.
If you'd like to help the MRHC during this difficult time, you can renew your membership here on this website, or you can make a donation. While March is a slow time for the MRHC when it comes to tourist traffic, we do host school field trips and educational programming, both are important forms of revenue. We are feeling the immediate impact financially. Your donation, no matter the amount, can help and we thank you very much for the consideration. (Simply click on membership or donation to help.)
To learn more about what is happening here at the History Center, including updates and other schedule changes, please watch our Facebook page and this website. E-newsletters will be sent approximately one time per day. We will also post signs with updates, if any, on the doors.
Thank you for continuing to support the History Center and all businesses in Marquette County.
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.
New Special Exhibit - Vote and Be Counted: Local Elections and the Census
A group of Bothwell Middle School 7th graders enjoy the special exhibit.
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A school bus drops students at the History Center for a field trip.
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Welcome New Business Members
We are excited to welcome our Harlow Level Business Members!
The Marquette Yacht Club joined in October of 2019. Learn more about the Marquette Yacht Club by visiting their website. (click on their name)
The Hantz Group joined in January of 2020. Learn more about the Hantz Group by visiting their website. (click on their name)
Do you want your business name on this list? Click here to join as a Business Member today!
The Marquette Yacht Club joined in October of 2019. Learn more about the Marquette Yacht Club by visiting their website. (click on their name)
The Hantz Group joined in January of 2020. Learn more about the Hantz Group by visiting their website. (click on their name)
Do you want your business name on this list? Click here to join as a Business Member today!
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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