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The Wreck of the Muskegon

Hackley Public Library

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Tue, 04 Nov, 2025 at 05:30 pm

1 hour

316 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, United States, Michigan 49440

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Tue, 04 Nov, 2025 at 05:30 pm to 06:30 pm (EST)

316 W. Webster Ave., Michigan 49440

316 W Webster Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440-1209, United States

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The Wreck of the Muskegon
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The Wreck of the Muskegon
Presented by Pat Horn - Program Manager of the Muskegon Museum of History & Science / Lakeshore Museum Center


Around 4:00am on October 28, 1919, the worst maritime disaster to ever occur in Muskegon took place.
As the weather worsened, waves picked up the steamer Muskegon and dashed it onto the Muskegon pier repeatedly until the ship was broken into pieces.

In this presentation, we will look at the ship, the wreck, and what fallout occurred from the disaster.
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This program is part of BIG READ. What is Big Read?
BIG READ is a communities-wide initiative in West Michigan to encourage conversations, creativity, and connections through amazing books – a Big Read, a Middle Read, a Little Read, and a Mini Read. Several organizations host programs inspired by these books. We invite you to not only read these titles, but to enjoy programming inspired by them, at various locations throughout West Michigan!
Take a peek at HPL’s online events calendar for more Big Read programs!
Big Read: I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger
Middle Read: A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat
Little Read: Journey by Aaron Becker
Mini Read: Row, Row, Row Your Boat by Annie Kubler and Sarah Dellow


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The Wreck of the Muskegon, 4 November | Event in Muskegon | AllEvents
The Wreck of the Muskegon
Tue, 04 Nov, 2025 at 05:30 pm