Secrets of the Sea: Inside the Marquette Maritime Museum
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What better way to appreciate Marquette than through its history? Hilary Billman, the Executive Director of the Marquette Maritime Museum discusses the museum's efforts to restore trust with the community after financial mismanagement, Hilary's journey from St. Louis to Marquette, and the challenges and successes of reviving the museum, including updates to exhibits and new additions like the opening of the second floor of the lighthouse for artifacts.
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Marquette Maritime Museum Website: https://mqtmaritimemuseum.com
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Show Notes:
00:00 Introduction
01:03 Exploring Marquette Maritime Museum
02:00 Hilary Billman's Journey to Marquette
06:30 Challenges and Rebuilding the Museum
12:05 Coming Back Stronger
13:33 Exhibits and Artifacts at the Museum
15:58 The Marquette Lighthouse
18:28 Special Exhibits and Events
24:09 Visiting the Museum and Final Thoughts
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