Marquette Regional History Center presents: Pestered by the Press
Wednesday, April 10, 6:30 p.m.
In 1923, Henry Ford was one of America’s most newsworthy celebrities. Reporters followed him around, but when he and some friends went to Lake Michigamme for a few days of relaxation, reporters were barred from the camp. Big-city newspaper editors demanded fresh news daily, so reporters wrote articles based on gossip, hearsay and misinformation, or simply made up “news” about his trip to fill their columns. Local history buff Bill Van Kosky promises to tell the truth when he relates the amusing details of this hundred-year-old fake news fiasco. $5 suggested donation.

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