Mar 23 2022
Why? The Untold Story of the Barnes-Hecker Mine Disaster

Why? The Untold Story of the Barnes-Hecker Mine Disaster

Presented by Marquette Regional History Center at Marquette Regional History Center

Join us for this important presentation given by James Paquette. The real history of Michigan’s Iron Country is not the history of mines and mining companies, it is the history of the miners themselves, largely made up of immigrants who came to the UP with their families seeking the American Dream. This presentation honors that history by bringing to light the untold truth about the worst mining disaster in Michigan history—the November 3, 1926 cave-in at the Barnes-Hecker Mine that took the lives of 51 men. This is a 90 minute program followed by a Q&A session at the Marquette Regional History Center. Call 906.226.3571 for more details. $5 suggested donation.

THIS EVENT WAS RESCHEDULED TO THE DATE NOW LISTED. IT WILL OCCUR MARCH 23RD 6-8PM

Dates & Times

2022/03/23 - 2022/03/23

Location Info

Marquette Regional History Center

145 W. Spring St., Marquette, MI 49855

Parking Info

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