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May 13: Gwinn
The Forsyth Township Historical Society is presenting “The UP Goes to War” at the Gwinn Clubhouse beginning at 7 pm. Author Larry Chabot will discuss his book of the same name where he describes the experiences of men and women in the UP during the Second World War. For more information contact Rick Wills, 906-346-5413 or rpwills@yahoo.com or Nancy Frassetto, 906-346-5282 or QuilterN1@aol.com.
June 27-28: Calumet
Pasty Fest,is here sponsored by Main Street Calumet. Events at Agassiz Park in Calumet include music, games and the annual pasty tasting contest. For information contact Main Street Calumet at (906) 337-6246 or visit www.mainstreetcalumet.com/events/pastyfest.htm.
June 13 & 14: Pickford
The Pickford Area Historical Society is sponsoring a quilt show at the Pickford High School on June 13 from 10am to 6 pm and June 14 10am to 4 pm. All proceeds will be used for museum operations.
There will be vendors, a salad lunch, a bake sale, a raffle each day for an afghan and raffle tickets will be available for a hand quilted quilt. For more information write to PAHS, P.O. Box 572, Pickford, MI 49774 or call (906) 647-8851.
July 17-20: Iron River
Come and celebrate the 2nd annual “Rum Rebellion Heritage Days.” This festival commemorates the descent of Federal Prohibition Officers on Iron River on February 1920 in their attempt to wipe out alcohol sales and consumption. The site of the attempt was the Scalcucci Brothers Store in the Virgil Location of Iron River. For more information call Julie Melchiori at (906) 875-6688.
August 28-31: Chassell
Festival Joie de Vivre a French Canadian Festival August 28-31, 2008. This Festival is being sponsored by the Chassell Historical Organization at the Chassell Heritage Center, a Keweenaw Heritage Site, in Chassell, Michigan, Houghton County. The intent of this celebration is to bring awareness to the general public of the rich French Canadian history of the Keweenaw and of Chassell Township, in particular. Funds raised throughout the festival will be funneled into the handicapped accessibility project of the Chassell Heritage Center. Registration information will be available online at the beginning of June 2008. Contacts: David Bezotte, Festival Chairman: dbezotte@mtu.edu or Nancy Leonard, Events Coordinator: nancy@einerlei.com
To submit information for Historical Happenings:
Mail information to:
or E-mail: hsm@hsmichigan.org or FAX: (517) 324-4370
