Upper Peninsula of Michigan
EVENTS
23rd Annual Iron, Steel and the Automobile
When: Sun June 17
Where: Negaunee
The Michigan Iron industry Museum presents its 23rd annual “Iron, Steel and the Automobile.” More than 50 vintage vehicles will be on display across the museum grounds. The event runs from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. There is a $3 parking fee. For more information, call (906) 475-7857 or visit www.michigan.gov.
Tombstone Detectives
When: Thu June 21
Where: Marquette
The Marquette Regional History Center presents “Tombstone Detectives.” Meet historic figures of the past such as a writer, wrestler, photographer, lighthouse keeper, and others. This family friendly walking tour will include making a tombstone rubbing and investigating symbols and clues in the cemetery. The event runs from 1 to 3 p.m. at Park Cemetery. Admission is a $5 donation. For more information, visit www.marquettecohistory.org.
HSM's Upper Peninsula History Conference
When: Fri June 22 - Sun June 24
Where: Sault Ste. Marie
The Historical Society of Michigan will host its Upper Peninsula History Conference in Sault Ste. Marie. Experience a hands-on workshop in grant writing, take tours of sites in Sault Ste. Marie, and attend lectures on various topics in Michigan’s history. Please register online at www.hsmichigan.org. A special room rate of $79 per night is available at the local Holiday Inn Express; call (906) 632-9633 for details.
Newberry and Sault Ste. Marie Hospitals
When: Thu July 5
Where: Sault Ste. Marie
The Chippewa County Historical Society will host Dr. William Decker, who will speak about the Newberry and Sault Ste. Marie hospitals. The event begins at 7 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.cchsmi.com.
15th Annual Father’s Day Cruise
When: Tue July 17
Where: DeTour
The DeTour Reef Lighthouse Preservation Society presents its 15th annual “Father’s Day Cruise.” The narrated cruise covers the historic St. Marys River, DeTour Lighthouse, and the Soo Locks. Boarding begins at 9:45 a.m., with a 10:05 a.m. departure. The cruise will end at 6 p.m. Admission is $95 and includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. For more information, e-mail Rivercruise@drlps.com.
Engadine Historical Society Heritage Day
When: Sun July 22
Where: Engadine
The Engadine Historical Society presents its annual “Heritage Day.” Visitors can take part in different history related activities, see vendors from around Michigan, and tour the museum for free. The event begins at 12 p.m. Admission for the event is free and open to the public; donations are accepted. For more information, call (906) 293-5927.
EXHIBITS
The Vanished Community of Cable’s Bay and Beaver Island
When: Thu May 3 - Mon October 1
Where: Marquette
The Michigan Humanities Council presents “Scattered to the Winds: the Vanished Community of Cable’s Bay and Beaver Island.” The exhibit will display artifacts found in the archaeology excavations conducted on Beaver Island in 2010 and 2011. The exhibit is at the Beaumier Upper Peninsula Heritage Center, 105 Cohodas Hall, on the Northern Michigan University campus. For more information, call (906) 227-1000 or visit www.nmu.edu/beaumierheritagecenter.