Community Calendar

Step back in time at the 1842 Dougherty Mission House built by Chief Agosa, the Odawa and Ojibwe people and Rev. Peter Dougherty. Explore life from 1842 to 1917 through the house, outbuildings and demonstration garden.

See unusual pure American chestnut trees. Docent led tours Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11am to 4pm. Discover the Mission House that gave Old Mission Peninsula its name.

Tours:
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission: $5 adults
(12 and under free)

Every Tuesday in July and August, the Ramsdell hosts a talk about history, culture, health, issues, or the arts presented by outstanding leaders in their field. Free and open to the public. Refreshments provided.

“Jubilee!” is an ode to the cherry in all its glory. In northwest Michigan, we celebrate cherries – both tart and sweet – as a major crop, a summer delight, and a shared heritage.

Exhibit Hours:
Monday - Friday 10am-4pm

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | History Showcase
Milliken Auditorium
Kick off the day with an exclusive video premiere, an engaging panel discussion, and the opening of our 2001 time capsule. Don't miss this rare look at NMC's defining moments.

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | History Walk – Family Friendly
Front Street Campus
Explore at your own pace with a self-guided tour and activities across 7 stops highlighting NMC's historic variety of activities across campus.

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Lunch
Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center
Grab a bite from the Hawk Owl Café or visit the NMC Library upstairs

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | 75th Anniversary Concert
Milliken Auditorium
Celebrate the evening with live performances from NMC's Concert Band and Jazz Band.

This event is free to attend but please register using the ticket link below. There will be lunch available for purchase.

Step back in time at the 1842 Dougherty Mission House built by Chief Agosa, the Odawa and Ojibwe people and Rev. Peter Dougherty. Explore life from 1842 to 1917 through the house, outbuildings and demonstration garden.

See unusual pure American chestnut trees. Docent led tours Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11am to 4pm. Discover the Mission House that gave Old Mission Peninsula its name.

Tours:
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission: $5 adults
(12 and under free)

Every Tuesday in July and August, the Ramsdell hosts a talk about history, culture, health, issues, or the arts presented by outstanding leaders in their field. Free and open to the public. Refreshments provided.

“Jubilee!” is an ode to the cherry in all its glory. In northwest Michigan, we celebrate cherries – both tart and sweet – as a major crop, a summer delight, and a shared heritage.

Exhibit Hours:
Monday - Friday 10am-4pm

Step back in time at the 1842 Dougherty Mission House built by Chief Agosa, the Odawa and Ojibwe people and Rev. Peter Dougherty. Explore life from 1842 to 1917 through the house, outbuildings and demonstration garden.

See unusual pure American chestnut trees. Docent led tours Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11am to 4pm. Discover the Mission House that gave Old Mission Peninsula its name.

Tours:
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission: $5 adults
(12 and under free)

Every Tuesday in July and August, the Ramsdell hosts a talk about history, culture, health, issues, or the arts presented by outstanding leaders in their field. Free and open to the public. Refreshments provided.

This presentation features Stephen D. Tongue, author of Lanterns & Lifeboats – A History of Thunder Bay Island and takes a deeper look into the “cradle” of Alpena’s history. It is co-hosted with the Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse Preservation Society (TBILPS).

Those who venture to remote Thunder Bay Island today will find remarkable features such as:

- The second oldest lighthouse still standing on Lake Huron
- Remains of a lifesaving station that assisted in the rescue of over 1000 lives
- A coast littered with the remains of numerous shipwrecks
- Limestone rock carvings dating back to the 1800s
- Evidence of a fishing colony that was home to the earliest settlers
- Rare flora and fauna which thrives in the island’s unique “alvar” ecosystem

Steve’s book is for sale in The Sanctuary Store inside the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center. Also, TBILPS will be gifting special anniversary stickers to attendees.

“The Sanctuary Presents” is a monthly community outreach event hosted by Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. They are free, educational, and a great way to get into your sanctuary.