Not sure about the Marquette Society picnic, as I am not sure which organization you are refering to but there is always a lot going on in Marquette and Ishpeming for the 4th of July. Places to visit for research: Marquette Historical Library (Longyear Research Room). This is housed in the Historical Museum at 213 N. Front Street right next door to the Peter White Public Library. They have many resources. I think it was $5 to use the resources (sort of annual dues) and 25 cents for copies. Peter White Public Library- Front Street just a couple blocks up the hill from Washington St. The public library in Ishpeming (sorry I don't remember the address), has many volumes of the old Mining Journal in PAPER form. They have been bound into very large books, each book contains a couple of months. Ask the librarian. They also have many of the old city directories, etc. A quick call to the chamber of commerce in Marquette will provide a list of activities and lodging and dining info. Marquette Cof C. 501 S. Front St. Marquette 1-906-226-6591 Marquette County C 0f C 1-888-578-6489 www.Marquette.org Ishpeming-Neguanee Cof C 661 Palms Ave, Ishpeminng 49849 1-906-486-4841 Marquette Convention and Visitor 1-800-544-4321 www.marquettecountry.org Michigan Convention and Visitor Bureau 1-800-784-7328 www.michigan.org Hope this helps, Lori Sue (formerly of Marquette) We are going to be documenting the various parts of Ishpeming and Marquette. Homes where ancestors lived, places of employment, etc...Does the Marquette Society have a picnic or something similar every year? I remember reading something about it some time ago If anyone has any helpful suggestions, places to stay and see, please respond