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Continuing Archaeological Research on the Alpena-Amberley Ridge

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center 500 West Fletcher Street, Alpena, MI, United States

Presented by Dr. John O’Shea The discovery of ancient caribou hunting structures preserved beneath Lake Huron has transformed our understanding of the early human occupation of the Great Lakes. Since the initial discovery of the Alpena-Amberley Ridge, research has focused on broadening our understanding of these early hunters and the environment in which they lived. Join Dr. John O’Shea, the […]

Lecture Series: Stress to the System

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center 500 West Fletcher Street, Alpena, MI, United States

Stress to the System: Exploring of Harmful Algal Blooms and Freshwater Acidification in the Great Lakes Dr. Reagan Errera working with field samples. Photo courtesy of Dr. Reagan Errera. The Laurentian Great Lakes support an economy exceeding $82 billion in wages annually and supply drinking water to more than 40 million people. This valuable natural […]

Lecture Series: The Ship That Time Forgot

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center 500 West Fletcher Street, Alpena, MI, United States

The Ship That Time Forgot: The Sinking of the Henry Steinbrenner In May 1953, the freighter Henry Steinbrenner sank in a storm on Lake Superior, claiming the lives of 17 sailors. However, with exception of the initial newspaper headlines announcing the ship’s sinking, history has largely overlooked the ship’s tragic story.  Join local historian Jeff […]

Lecture Series: Deploying Robots and Artificial Intelligence

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center 500 West Fletcher Street, Alpena, MI, United States

Deploying Robots and Artificial Intelligence to Search for Shipwreck Sites in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Join Dr. Katie Skinner of the University of Michigan’s Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Robotics Institute as she explores new technology and innovative methods to advance autonomous capabilities of marine robotic systems for search and survey of [...]

Lecture Series: Exploring Shipwrecks of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center 500 West Fletcher Street, Alpena, MI, United States

Chris Roxburgh, a renowned underwater photographer and author, has gained widespread recognition for his exceptional work capturing shipwrecks in the Great Lakes region. His remarkable photography and environmental efforts have been featured on local and national news platforms multiple times. He is the author of the highly acclaimed hardcover nonfiction book “Leelanau Underwater,” which has [...]

FREE Video Making Workshop

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center 500 West Fletcher Street, Alpena, MI, United States

How cool would it be to incorporate a FILM FESTIVAL entry into your curriculum? We've got the perfect set up to help you do that....and how cool is this year's theme for the Student Film Festival 'LIFE IN THE GREAT LAKES.' Your students could do so much! This is part of the larger Thunder Bay [...]

ROV Open House

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center 500 West Fletcher Street, Alpena, MI, United States

Are you a teacher looking for an engaging and fun project that can be used for both competitions and community learning? Are you a parent whose child won’t stop tinkering and wants to mix electronics with large bodies of water? Do you want to be a mentor with the Sanctuary’s ROV education and outreach program? [...]

Maritime Sketching Class

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center 500 West Fletcher Street, Alpena, MI, United States

Join maritime artist and historian Jim Berry for a free sketching class in the exhibits at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center on Saturday, March 23 from 10a-12p. Participants will have their choice of sketching a dugout canoe, birch bark canoe, or wooden schooner. Sketching supplies provided. Space is limited so sign up today by [...]

Underwater Robot Academy

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center 500 West Fletcher Street, Alpena, MI, United States

This three-day academy welcomes kids ages 11-14 who want to roll up their sleeves and learn about marine technology through designing and building an underwater ROV (remotely operated vehicle). Once introduced to the world of ROVs, students will pilot their own designs to accomplish tasks in the Marine Technology and Training Tank on the campus [...]

$10

ROV Drop-In

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center's Maker-Space 500 West Fletcher Street, Alpena, MI, United States

Fun for the whole family! Join maritime center staff for a look into the underwater world of ROVs and how they are used for marine science and sanctuary resource protection. Pilot your own build or try a commercial ROV in our Maker Space and Marine Tech Training Tank. Where? TBNMS Maker Space & Tank When? 12PM-3 [...]

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