Central UP Events

February 23, 2026-January 2, 2027 This exhibit showcases two hundred and fifty artifacts, photographs, and documents from our permanent collections. These objects connect local history to the national story while commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has often seemed remote from the rest of the country. However, the themes and movements of U.S. history can be seen here as well, especially since the War of 1812. When the country braced for the Civil War, U.P. iron miners raced to uncover iron for the Union army’s railroads and ammunitions. When labor movements exploded following

When: Thursdays, October 15 through November 19, from 1:30 – 3:00 pm Where: Zoom   Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six-week online workshop, designed for the non-professional, informal family caregiver, will be held on Thursdays, October 15 through November 19, from 1:30 – 3:00 pm (Eastern) via Zoom. Research studies find high rates of depression and anxiety among caregivers and increased vulnerability to health problems. Caregivers frequently cite restriction of personal activities and social life as problems. In addition, caregivers often feel a lack of control over events and a sense of powerlessness which can have a significant negative impact

When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 Where: Marquette Regional History Center Admission to the Marquette Regional History Center will be free for all visitors during open hours of 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 thanks to a sponsorship by local Rotary groups. The Marquette Regional History Center (MRHC) has a number of sponsorship options available, including providing a free admission Saturday, helping to ensure local history is accessible to everyone. The Rotary Club of Marquette, Marquette Harbor Rotary and Ishpeming Rotary united in this sponsorship as part of their participation in International Rotary’s annual World Polio Day,

Saturdays, October (10, 24), 2026. 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.  Peter White Public Library Great Room.  Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays geared towards babies through preschool with a loving adult. Older siblings and older children welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.