Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the Marquette Regional History Center
For our National Library Week program this year, our John M. Longyear Research Library presents an evening program: Getting to its Source: Researching Misconceptions in UP Lore. Modern technology is a blessing in many ways but also detrimental in others. Information is moving at a faster rate than any other time in history with misinformation often being shared today via social media, word of mouth, and news outlets. Being able to spot misinformation, un-reputable claims and assess the validity of sources will help you become a better-informed person. “Fake news” and conspiracies are very hot terms right now and mistrust in the media is at an all-time high. When news and public information is being questioned, the library can be a beacon of truth.
Libraries house primary sources, trusted peer reviewed books, and well researched resources. Using these documents, I researched some common UP related legends to determine their validity. Join us Wednesday, April 5th at the Marquette Regional History Center as we explore many of the popular misconceptions and legends related to the Upper Peninsula including: Calumet becoming the capital, Lake Fanny Hooe, and the Lilac Lady amongst others.
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