August 2007 our 2nd annual Maritime Month
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Join us once again this August for many exciting maritime events.
The Marquette Maritime Museum is working with a variety of organizations to provide residents and tourists many different opportunities to experience Marquette’s rich maritime history for the entire month of August. To make Marquette Maritime Month successful the museum is partnering with: the United States Coast Guard, the International Lighthouse Weekend Amateur Long-Range Radio Association, the UP Children’s Museum, Lake Superior Theater, the Keweenaw Star Cruises, the Downtown Merchants Association, and the Downtown Development Authority.
Key Events Maritime Month
—The cruise ship KEWEENAW STAR will return and offer harbor cruises in conjunction with Seafood Fest in August. While in Marquette the KEWEENAW STAR is available for private charter.
—Tours of Marquette Lighthouse, Daily: 11, 2, 3, 4 pm. $4.00 adult, $3.00 children.
—“Keepers of the Light ,” August 8-12 and August 15-19, 7:30 pm, Lake Superior Theater.
—Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum: Monday: Sticky time activities, Tuesday: Toddler Cooking,Wednesday: Story Making, Thursday: Painting, Friday: Percussion
Last years 2006 Maritime Month was a fantastic series of events
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