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The Marquette Regional History Center presents: The Cruise of the Abbie Returns: Photography and Adventure on Lake Superior

Presented by Marquette Regional History Center at Marquette Regional History Center, Marquette MI

Nov 15 2023
The Marquette Regional History Center presents: The Cruise of the Abbie Returns: Photography and Adventure on Lake Superior

Longyear Research Library

In 1889 John M. Longyear set out on his boat to tour Lake Superior, do a little fishing, and explore Isle Royal. Slide show and dramatic reading of his journal.

Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the Marquette Regional
History Center
In 1889 John M. Longyear set out on his boat to tour Lake Superior, do a little
fishing, and explore Isle Royal. He documented it all and presented his daughter
Abby with a bound book of the incredible trip. His collection of photographs
impresses to this day and will be featured in the presentation. Longyear will be
portrayed by a historical reenactor. Come and enjoy humorous adventures from
Longyear’s journal. You may also enjoy our current special exhibit: Exposing
Photography, featuring Longyear’s ... view more »

LOCATION

Marquette Regional History Center

145 W. Spring St., Marquette, MI 49855

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Ample parking around building and public parking, within walking distance of facility.

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