March 2019
OCHS Dinner Meeting
Jim Michie, long-time Fair Board member, will give a presentation on the Ontonagon County Fair’s history. Make reservations with Diane Penegor, 906-281-2255, by noon March 17. The menu is baked pork chops with mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, and angel food cake with strawberries and cool whip. Price is $12. Public is welcome.
Find out more »April 2019
2019 High School Local History Smackdown
Support our future historians and brush up on your knowledge of Copper Country history. Months of study and practice rounds culminate in this exciting event. Who will have Smackdown bragging rights in 2019? It's any team's to win!
Find out more »May 2019
OCHS Dinner Meeting
Jim Kurtti, David Maki, and Joanna Chopp will give a presentation on Finns of Upper Michigan.
Find out more »June 2019
OCHS Dinner Meeting
The Siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi during the Civil War resulted in a Union victory that cut the Confederacy in two. With both Vicksburg, "the Confederate Gibraltar" and Port Hudson on the Mississippi captured by Union forces, President Lincoln is quoted as saying, "The Father of Waters again goes unvexed to the sea." Vikki's presentation will include facts about the participation of Michigan troops in the siege and victory.
Find out more »July 2019
OCHS Dinner Meeting
Lighthouse Trivia--Fact and Fiction highlights selected items displayed in the lighthouse. Join Sally to discover more about why some of the pieces are special. Weather cooperating, the dinner will be a picnic on liighthouse grounds with featured items on display. Inclement weather plans to be announced.
Find out more »CopperFest Celebration
Look for us at CopperFest. We'll be with the vendors. Find that perfect gift from our Gift Shop merchandise and connect with the history of this neck of the woods. Ask us about museum and lighthouse tours. We'll be offering both. Rain or shine, we'll be part of this weekend celebration. Location TBA
Find out more »August 2019
OCHS Dinner Meeting
Bruce Johanson guarantees an interesting program. No details available yet.
Find out more »Maxwell Street Day/Labor Day Celebration
Celebrate the day with us! We'll have gift shop items for sale. Baked goodies to satisfy the sweetest sweet tooth. Lighthouse tours and museum tours available on demand.
Find out more »September 2019
OCHS Dinner Meeting
Explore the Wieliczka Salt Mine in southern Poland with speaker Matt Portfleet, Adventure MIne owner. The salt mine is truly historic, possibly Poland's earliest business, with a 6000 year history of producing salt by evaporating brine.
Find out more »October 2019
November 2019
December 2019
Hometown Christmas
Two locations: Ontonagon School during the day, Ontonagon County Historical Museum in the evening. Need last minute gifts? We'll have just what you're looking for at our booth. Get your holiday season off to a jolly start at Hometown Christmas at the Ontonagon School. Come to the museum after supper to sample tasty appetizers and enjoy live music. The fortune teller will pour the lead to tell your future. Stay downtown for the fireworks.
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