Community Calendar

The Marquette Regional History Center presents the Special Exhibit:
The U.P. Through 250 Artifacts
February 23, 2026-January 2, 2027
This exhibit showcases two hundred and fifty artifacts, photographs, and documents from our permanent collections. These objects connect local history to the national story while commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has often seemed remote from the rest of the country. However, the themes and movements of U.S. history can be seen here as well, especially since the War of 1812. When the country braced for the Civil War, U.P. iron miners raced to uncover iron for the Union army’s railroads and ammunitions. When labor movements exploded following World War II, Ishpeming’s Gossard garment factory went on strike for better wages. Objects rarely on display include the medal awarded to a local Spanish American War nurse and a hand sewn battle flag brought home by a soldier from the War of 1812. Visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571 for more info.

The Barnes-Hecker Mine Disaster occurred on November 3, 1926. Fifty-one men lost their lives; forty-one of them are still buried at the site of the cave in. To commemorate the 100th anniversary, the Marquette Regional History Center will host Digitization Days, where community members can receive free digital scans of their documents and photographs pertaining to the mine, employees, family members, and friends. These scans will be added to the Longyear Research Library’s digital collections for future generations to learn from.

Digitization Days will be held at the Marquette Regional History Center on Saturday, March 7 from 10-3, at the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library on Friday, March 13 from 11-3, and at the Marquette Regional History Center on Wednesday, March 25 from 10-8. Appointments are required. To schedule, call (906) 226-3571 or email mrhc@marquettehistory.org.

NORTHIRON Celebrate Recovery meets every Tuesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

at 4 different Locations across the Upper Peninsula

NORTHIRON Church in Ishpeming 910 Palms Ave./U.S. 41 Hwy.. 49849

NORTHIRON Church in L’Anse , 15900 Picture Bay TrailMI 49946

NORTHIRON Church in Ontonagon,104 Steel St, Ontonagon, MI 49953

SALVATION ARMY of Marquette County 1009 W. Baraga Ave, Marquette, MI 49855

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12 step recovery program for anyone struggling with a hurt, habit or hang-up of any kind. Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our life. (WWW.NORTHIRON.CHURCH or call 906-485-5561)

--
Paddy Palomaki
Celebrate Recovery Director
NORTHIRON CHURCH

The CDC has recommended a Spring dose of COVID- 19 vaccine for those individuals 65 and older. The Marquette County Health Department offers vaccine appointments Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Please call to schedule an appointment and to check eligibility.

The Marquette Regional History Center presents the Special Exhibit:
The U.P. Through 250 Artifacts
February 23, 2026-January 2, 2027
This exhibit showcases two hundred and fifty artifacts, photographs, and documents from our permanent collections. These objects connect local history to the national story while commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has often seemed remote from the rest of the country. However, the themes and movements of U.S. history can be seen here as well, especially since the War of 1812. When the country braced for the Civil War, U.P. iron miners raced to uncover iron for the Union army’s railroads and ammunitions. When labor movements exploded following World War II, Ishpeming’s Gossard garment factory went on strike for better wages. Objects rarely on display include the medal awarded to a local Spanish American War nurse and a hand sewn battle flag brought home by a soldier from the War of 1812. Visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571 for more info.

The Barnes-Hecker Mine Disaster occurred on November 3, 1926. Fifty-one men lost their lives; forty-one of them are still buried at the site of the cave in. To commemorate the 100th anniversary, the Marquette Regional History Center will host Digitization Days, where community members can receive free digital scans of their documents and photographs pertaining to the mine, employees, family members, and friends. These scans will be added to the Longyear Research Library’s digital collections for future generations to learn from.

Digitization Days will be held at the Marquette Regional History Center on Saturday, March 7 from 10-3, at the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library on Friday, March 13 from 11-3, and at the Marquette Regional History Center on Wednesday, March 25 from 10-8. Appointments are required. To schedule, call (906) 226-3571 or email mrhc@marquettehistory.org.

NORTHIRON Celebrate Recovery meets every Tuesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

at 4 different Locations across the Upper Peninsula

NORTHIRON Church in Ishpeming 910 Palms Ave./U.S. 41 Hwy.. 49849

NORTHIRON Church in L’Anse , 15900 Picture Bay TrailMI 49946

NORTHIRON Church in Ontonagon,104 Steel St, Ontonagon, MI 49953

SALVATION ARMY of Marquette County 1009 W. Baraga Ave, Marquette, MI 49855

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12 step recovery program for anyone struggling with a hurt, habit or hang-up of any kind. Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our life. (WWW.NORTHIRON.CHURCH or call 906-485-5561)

--
Paddy Palomaki
Celebrate Recovery Director
NORTHIRON CHURCH

The CDC has recommended a Spring dose of COVID- 19 vaccine for those individuals 65 and older. The Marquette County Health Department offers vaccine appointments Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Please call to schedule an appointment and to check eligibility.

The Marquette Regional History Center presents the Special Exhibit:
The U.P. Through 250 Artifacts
February 23, 2026-January 2, 2027
This exhibit showcases two hundred and fifty artifacts, photographs, and documents from our permanent collections. These objects connect local history to the national story while commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has often seemed remote from the rest of the country. However, the themes and movements of U.S. history can be seen here as well, especially since the War of 1812. When the country braced for the Civil War, U.P. iron miners raced to uncover iron for the Union army’s railroads and ammunitions. When labor movements exploded following World War II, Ishpeming’s Gossard garment factory went on strike for better wages. Objects rarely on display include the medal awarded to a local Spanish American War nurse and a hand sewn battle flag brought home by a soldier from the War of 1812. Visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571 for more info.

NORTHIRON Celebrate Recovery meets every Tuesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

at 4 different Locations across the Upper Peninsula

NORTHIRON Church in Ishpeming 910 Palms Ave./U.S. 41 Hwy.. 49849

NORTHIRON Church in L’Anse , 15900 Picture Bay TrailMI 49946

NORTHIRON Church in Ontonagon,104 Steel St, Ontonagon, MI 49953

SALVATION ARMY of Marquette County 1009 W. Baraga Ave, Marquette, MI 49855

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12 step recovery program for anyone struggling with a hurt, habit or hang-up of any kind. Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our life. (WWW.NORTHIRON.CHURCH or call 906-485-5561)

--
Paddy Palomaki
Celebrate Recovery Director
NORTHIRON CHURCH