Six local museums offering joint themes this summer

By P.J. GLISSON

news@yourdailyglobe.com

A half dozen museums in Gogebic and Iron counties are joining forces to offer exhibits on the same themes during each of the three summer months.

"Displays are up," said JoAnn Fleming of the Ironwood Historical Society. "This is a venture between area historical societies to promote the history of the area and their communities,"

Fleming said she hopes that, as of next week, each museum will have available rack cards that will include information about the themes and each of the cooperating museums.

This month's theme is on fire departments, and each mus...