FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 30, 2015

Contact: Troy Henderson, 906-475-7857 or John Pepin, 906-226-1352

Snowshoe-making workshop at Iron Industry Museum Dec. 5

The Michigan Iron Industry Museum will present a snowshoe-making workshop Saturday, Dec. 5, offering participants a chance to lace their own pair of traditional snowshoes.

“Snowshoeing has a long history as a mode of transportation in the snowy Upper Peninsula,” said museum historian Troy Henderson. “This workshop celebrates that history and encourages participants to explore our winter landscape.”

The snowshoe-lacing workshop runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Space is limited, and reservations are required. The workshop fee of $175 per person includes all materials and a $25 non-refundable reservation fee. The registration deadline is Monday, Nov. 16, and the registration form can be found online at www.michigan.gov/ironindustrymuseum. The workshop is not recommended for children under 13.

For more information about the class or reservations, contact Troy Henderson at 906-475-7857 or hendersonT7@michigan.gov.

The Iron Industry Museum is open year-round and features a network of interpretive trails on the museum grounds. 

The museum entrance is located on U.S.-41E, 1 mile west of Junction M-35, in Negaunee Township.  Admission is free, but donations are encouraged.  

The Michigan Iron Industry Museum is one of 11 nationally accredited museums administered by the Michigan Historical Center, an agency within the Department of Natural Resources. It overlooks the site of the Carp River Forge, a pioneer industrial site listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For more information about winter hours and special events call 906-475-7857 or visit online at www.michigan.gov/ironindustrymuseum. 

The Michigan Historical Center is part of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Its museum and archival programs help people discover, enjoy and find inspiration in their heritage. It includes the Michigan Historical Museum, 10 regional museums, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve, and the Archives of Michigan. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/michiganhistory.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.