Although our wooden doors remain closed at least through the end of this month, we are working to bring museum events and exhibits to you. See details below. Stay home. Stay safe.

Virtual tour video

Petticoat Patriots: How Michigan Women Won the Vote. We included not only the exhibit panels but audio and visual highlights from the opening reception. You may wish to pause the video to read the longer panels or click here for the pdf of just the text panels.

Live-stream talk

“Notable Women in Hancock History” by John Haeussler on Thursday, Apr. 30, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. John Haeussler’s postponed talk will be presented as a live-stream (via Zoom) with moderator Faith Morrison (riseUP, LWVCC). To enjoy the presentation “live” please click on the following URL up to ten minutes before the start of the program: https://michigantech.zoom.us/j/91161601324 If you do not already have the Zoom app, when you click on this URL you will be prompted to download the free Zoom app. During the presentation you may ask questions through Zoom chat.

Mr. Haeussler will present stories and accompanying photos of a small sampling of prominent women, all one-time residents of Hancock, Michigan. Leaders in the arts, athletics, business, education, health care, municipal service, and more, their influence extends throughout the world. Moderated by Faith Morrison, member of riseUP and the League of Women Voters of the Copper Country, audience participation is encouraged via Zoom chat. A video of the presentation will be posted on the Carnegie Museum website shortly after the live event.