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August 2020
Coast Guard Day and Lyle Gun Demonstration, August 4, 1:00 pm
Marquette Maritime Museum celebrates Coast Guard day with a Lyle gun demonstration on the shore of Lake Superior. The Lyle gun was invented in 1877 and was used by the U.S. Life-Saving Service to shoot a line to a wrecked ship. This event will be held outside and is weather permitting. Masks and social distancing are required.
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Marquette Maritime Museum and Liberty Children’s Art Project present a FREE Children’s art/history workshop for ages 8-14 where children create a fantasy story through narrative art using collage materials. Registration is limited to 10 and pre-registration is required. Event will be held outside and participants must have a mask and must be able to social distance. Email mqtmaritimemanager@gmail.com for questions and to register. Please leave names, ages, and phone number on email. Weather permitting.
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