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Group offers pieces from ‘Oak Island’

KATHIE FAYAS, LEFT, and Jan Reynolds of the Menominee Range Historical Foundation show off some of the items from the History Channel series, “The Curse of Oak Island” that will be on display during the fundraiser Saturday. (Terri Castelaz/Daily News photo)

IRON MOUNTAIN — Those fascinated by the Lagina brothers’ efforts to locate a legendary treasure in the History Channel series “The Curse of Oak Island” can buy their own little piece of that island Saturday.

The Menominee Range Historical Foundation will host a fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the “Dry” building, across from the World War II Glider and Military Museum in Iron Mountain.

The History Channel series features Kingsford natives Rick and Marty Lagina and their colleagues exploring the island in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, trying to find the treasure legend claims was buried there 220 years ago.

The Lagina brothers became captivated by the Oak Island legend as boys. Throughout the years, they followed any new developments, and eventually they and other investors purchased part of the island and began their explorations.

The brothers’ quest included an abandoned mine shaft, Smith’s Cove, a triangle-shaped swamp and the Money Pit.

The Menominee Range Historical Foundation will sell necklaces made with stones from Oak Island, site of the History Channel series, “The Curse of Oak Island,” for its fundraising event Saturday. The show features Kingsford natives Rick and Marty Lagina looking for supposed hidden treasure on the island, which is in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. (Terri Castelaz/Daily News photo)

Although the brothers have made some discoveries, such as a Spanish coin that pre-dates 1795 and a few other artifacts, the treasure remains a mystery.

Rick Lagina has generously donated pendant necklaces made with hand-picked stones from Smith’s Cove. These sterling silver necklaces containing a wide variety of unique stones will be available for purchase at $20 each.

“We are very grateful for his donation to help the Historical Foundation,” said Kathie Fayas, MRHF secretary.

They will have their own “Money Pit” as well, where the public can pick a stone for a chance to win cash prizes.

In addition, Oak Island key chains and hats will be available for purchase.

The Friends will have an antique and collectables sale with some special “treasures.”

“This will be a great opportunity for the community to come and see some interesting photos from their collection and purchase a unique necklace,” Fayas said. “This is exciting for the foundation.”

Proceeds from the event benefit the Menominee Range Historical Museums.

Funds will be used to support the renovation of the “Dry” building, transforming it into a place that can securely house precious local artifacts and documents.

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