

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Forgotten Iron King of the Great Lakes 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Eber Brock Ward (1811–1875) began his career as a cabin boy on his uncle's sailing vessels, but when he died in 1875, he was the wealthiest man in Michigan. Decades before moguls such as Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller, Ward was already vertically integrating his operations into an empire. And yet, despite his countless successes, Ward's life was filled with ruthless competition, labor conflict, familial dispute, and scandal. Join us as we uncover this forgotten but fascinating figure of Michigan history with Michael Nagle, historian and author of The Forgotten Iron King of the Great Lakes.

Tickets are free for Museum members and $10 for non-members. A virtual lecture pass is also available. Doors open at 6 PM. You can purchase tickets for this event online, over the phone, or in-person.

This lecture series is made possible thanks to the Nielsen-Wells Grant Fund and Mike &amp; Susan Smith.

About Our Presenters:
Michael W. Nagle holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in education and a Master of Arts degree in history from Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington.  He teaches history and political science at West Shore Community College in Scottville, Michigan.  Nagle is an award-winning teacher and noted speaker covering a range of topics in American history, Michigan history, and student success and retention in the online classroom. He is the author of two books; both were published by Wayne State University Press. His most recent work, The Forgotten Iron King of the Great Lakes: Eber Brock Ward, 1811-1875, won the Historical Society of Michigan Award. His first book, Justus S. Stearns: Michigan Pine King and Kentucky Coal Baron, 1845-1933, received the Kentucky History Award. Nagle lives in Ludington, Michigan.

Tickets and Virtual Lecture Pass available:
https://michiganmaritimemuseum.org/event/mmm-lecture-series-the-forgotten-iron-king-of-the-great-lakes/
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- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, contests, kentucky-derby, virtual
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://michiganmaritimemuseum.org/event/mmm-lecture-series-the-forgotten-iron-king-of-the-great-lakes/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=south+haven-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: South Haven
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 260 Dyckman Ave, South Haven, MI, United States, Michigan 49090
- **lat**: 42.40637
- **long**: -86.27436
- **full address**: 260 Dyckman Ave, South Haven, MI, United States, Michigan 49090

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Michigan Maritime Museum (https://allevents.in/org/michigan-maritime-museum/7687455)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 260 Dyckman Ave, South Haven, MI, United States, Michigan 49090
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Michigan Maritime Museum
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, contests, kentucky-derby, virtual
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Forgotten Iron King of the Great Lakes  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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