Past Exhibits
Anatomy of a Yooper: Exploring the Cultural Identity of Upper Michigan
2007-2008
Person to Person: A History of Communication 2006-2007
Explored the many obvious and subtle ways people communicate with one another
Into the Woods 2005-2006
Examined the role of forests and trees in our natural and social history.
What’s the Occasion: Holidays, Festivals and Celebrations 2004-2005
Highlighted family and community events such as Heikki Lunta, V-day observations and company picnics.
The Way We Wore: Costume & Clothing from 1840-1970 (2003-2004)
Clothing trends illustrated by local individuals’ clothing and accessories.
Chew on This: The Fascinating History of Food 2002-2003
From production to preparation and presentation—all aspects of food and beverages in Marquette County.
Lake Effect: Superior’s Influence 2001-2002
The physical and cultural history of the lake, including the artistic expressions the lake has inspired.
Signs of the Times: Advertising and Marketing in America 2000-2001
Depicted how market has gone from simple signs and commercials to an all-encompassing entity that surrounds us from morning until night.
On Iron Bay: The Marquette Story 1999-2000
In celebration of the county’s sesquicentennial, the exhibit traced the county’s history and culminated in a video.
Anishnaabe Bimaadiziwin: A Way of Life 1998-1999
A close look at Anishnaabe (or Ojibwe) life here in the Upper Peninsula from the past to the present.
Anatomy of a Crime 1997-1998
Traced the evolution of crime and the development of law enforcement in the Central Upper Peninsula from 1850 to 1960.
Ven Mummu and Faari Kommet U.P.: Finnish Immigrants 1996-1997
The story of Finnish immigration, including the homestead, education, religion, music, social customs, communities, politics, and Finnish “know-how.”
Mad About Maps 1995-1996
Many examples of unique, colorful and hand-drawn maps enabled the visitor to travel back to the past, record this moment and predict the future. Maps not only reaffirm what we know, but free us from our limits.
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