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Marquette Regional History Center presents: Uncovering the Truths About the Barnes-Hecker Mine Disaster
October 21 @ 6:30 pm
When: Wednesday, October 21, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Marquette Regional History Center at 145 W Spring St, Marquette, MI 49855
The Barnes-Hecker Mine Disaster occurred on November 3, 1926. Fifty-one men lost their lives; forty-one of them are still buried at the site of the cave in.
In honor of this solemn 100th anniversary, Jim Paquette will share his ongoing research of the Barnes-Hecker Mine disaster. Uncovered evidence and documented facts through intense historical research will shed the light of truth that the Barnes-Hecker disaster victims and their families have always deserved.
$5 suggested donation.
For more information:
906-226-3571
145 W Spring St, Marquette, MI 49855