Chasing the Coho

From staff reports

On Friday, May 27 at 7 p.m. the program “The Coho Story: Gold Rush in Platte Bay,” will be presented at the Empire Township Hall. Learn about the most successful sport-fishing introduction in Great Lakes history and the Coho’s effects, including its triumphs and tragedies, on the Platte Bay area. Free popcorn will be served and donations are appreciated.

On Friday, June 3 at 7 p.m., the museum will share Empire’s little-known aviation history with a presentation titled “Airplanes and Empire,” also at Empire’s Town hall. The program includes gliders, P-51s and a memorable parachute jump.

For more information, contact Dave Taghon at (231) 326-5519.