Northern Tapestry: 125 Years of Stories
August 30, 2024 through February 1, 2025
The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center proudly announces the opening of its newest exhibition, "Northern Tapestry: 125 Years of Stories," on Friday, August 30 at 1 p.m. at the Beaumier Center gallery in Gries Hall. In addition to a gallery talk by the Director/Curator, Daniel Truckey, there will be light refreshments and snacks. The event and exhibit are free and open to the public. It will be on display through February 1, 2025. The Beaumier Center's hours are Monday through Friday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
"Northern Tapestry" celebrates the 125th anniversary of Northern Michigan University by looking at the unusual, unknown, odd and, sometimes, challenging experiences at Northern that have helped make it the university it is today. Stories will include those about early female faculty, student organizations, traditions, early African-American students and the first women athletes in the 1960s and 70s, just to name a handful. There will also be a time-line featuring the countless speakers and performers that have graced the university's many stages and lecture halls, including Louis Armstrong, Langston Hughes, Eleanor Roosevelt and many more.
This exhibition is a work in progress. Over the coming months more research and information will be conducted and added to this exhibit as space and time allow. Visitors will also be asked for their input on the “memory tree” along one wall of the gallery.