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Documentary Films Followed by Community Conversations Set during the economic meltdown, Gaining Ground follows the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative in Boston as a new generation of leaders fights foreclosures and creates jobs and opportunities in one of the city’s most diverse neighborhoods. Complimentary equity tickets are available upon request at the box office for low- or no-income community members, or anyone facing a financial barrier to attending the Doc & Talk Series.
Learn how the glaciers formed our beautiful landscape! Jim Barott has travelled all over the Northland studying soil core samples throughout his career. Interesting talks by interesting people about topics they are passionate about in a cozy, informal space. We provide the talks and tea, bring your curiosity!
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the tragic sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the Richard I Bong Veterans Historical Center will host a special evening program on Thursday November 13th featuring Great Lakes historian Ryan Mihalak and longtime Northland weatherman Dave Anderson. Great Lakes historian Ryan Mihalak will recount the story of the ship’s final voyage. Veteran meteorologist Dave Anderson will provide expert commentary on the weather systems that converged to create one of the most powerful and destructive storms in Lake Superior’s history —conditions that doomed even the most seasoned sailors.
Come see military uniform and gear displays from the Revolutionary War to Vietnam War. Talk with expert docents about the history of American military gear through the ages.
Come see military uniform and gear displays from the Revolutionary War to Vietnam War. Talk with expert docents about the history of American military gear through the ages.
This year the Duluth Women of Today are joining forces with the Veterans Memorial Hall in sponsoring our 2025 Veterans Day Ceremonies. This year marks the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in the Great Hall of the DEPOT (506 W. Michigan St). The program will begin promptly at 11 AM and will include an array of patriotic music provided by the Spirit Valley Drum & Bugle Corps., the Superior Senior High School Choir, bag piper Kerry Welch and the National Anthem will be sung by Aalyiah Gebhardt. The guest speaker will be Bob Stephens, 10-year U.S. Navy Veteran, and regular member of the American Legion Hall Post #71. The Duluth Honor Guard will post colors and will close out the Veterans Day ceremony with a Rifle Volley Salute and Taps. Afterward,…