From the John M. Longyear Research Library RED CROSS HOME Hygiene Class at the St. Joseph’s Orphan Asylum in Marquette in the 1940s.

MARQUETTE — The Marquette Regional History Center will present “Taking Care of Our Own: Featuring Marquette’s Holy Family Orphanage,” at 6:30 p.m. Eastern time Wednesday, May 26.

Beginning in the 1870s, the disabled, disadvantaged and orphaned of the Marquette area were cared for at the Poor Farm, St. Joseph’s Orphan Asylum, and then the Holy Family Orphanage. Stories will be provided from those who lived at the orphanage, and the historical mysteries of the building examined.

For in-person registration up to the current COVID-19 limit, call the museum at 906-226-3571 or go to their events page at www.marquettehistory.org for Zoom registration. Cost is a $5 donation.