(WXYZ) — The 50th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald is Monday, Nov. 10, and there are special events across the state and Great Lakes region honoring the occasion.
Check out the different events below
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Detroit Historical Society
The Detroit Historical Society is hosting a full weekend of activities to mark the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
Friday, Nov. 7
- Book talk with Thomas Nelson for "Wrecked" from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Belle Isle
Saturday, Nov. 8
- Curators and docents hosting drop-in tours of the Edmund Fitzgerald exhibit at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum
- Livonia Amateur Radio Club will be in DeRoy Hall for the Edmund Fitzgerald radio broadcast
Sunday, Nov. 9
- Maritime Brunch at the Dossin Great Lake Museum (It is sold out)
- Museum opens with regular admission at 1 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 10
- 26th annual Lost Mariners Remembrance from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Mariners' Church of Detroit
The Mariners' Church along Jefferson Ave. in Downtown Detroit is the same referenced in Gordon Lightfoot's famous song. There will be several events throughout the weekend.
Friday, Nov. 7
- A special tribute to the Edmund Fitzgerald, featuring songs and storytelling from Mike Fornes at 6 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase
Sunday, Nov. 9
- Great Lakes Memorial Service at 11 a.m., the annual tradition to commemorate all Mariners lost on the Great Lakes
Monday, Nov. 10
- The bell will ring for a special anniversary Eucharist service at 12:10 p.m. on Monday
- There will be a special luncheon at 1 p.m. at the Detroit Mercy Law School that discusses the legal issues surrounding deadly shipwrecks and honors the 50th anniversary of the wreck
Watch below: New book tells 'the untold story' of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society at Whitefish Point, MI
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum has several Edmund Fitzgerald artifacts on display, including the ship's 200-pound bronze bell which was recovered on July 4, 1995.
On Monday, Nov. 10, the historical society will hold the outdoor public remembrance service at 2 p.m.
A ceremony for family members only will take place at 7 p.m. and be live-streamed to the public, but it is not open to the public.
National Museum of the Great Lakes in Toledo, Ohio
About an hour south of Detroit, the National Museum of the Great Lakes will host a full slate of events marking the 50th anniversary of the sinking.
All weekend long
- From Friday through Monday, you can do guided tours of the Col. James M. Schoonmaker to imagine challenges faced by the Fitzgerald's crew
Friday, Nov. 7
- Fitzgerald Beer Launch and dinner at Quenched & Tempered Brewery - The brewery is serving the same last meal that was served on the ship, and there will be live music and the release of the collaboration beer "The Toledo Express."
Saturday, Nov. 8
- Book signing by Christopher Winters, author of "The Legend Lives On: S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald" at the museum
Sunday, Nov. 9
- Meredith Moon, the daughter of Gordon Lightfoot, will perform a tribute concert at the Valentine Theater
Monday, Nov. 10
- Documentary screening of "A Good Ship and Crew Well Seasoned: The Fitzgerald and Her Legacy" every hour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the museum
- At 6 p.m., there will be a guest panel with those personally connected to the Fitzgerald, and then a ceremony marking the moment the ship was lost
University of Wisconsin-Superior
The University of Wisconsin-Superior will host a special lecture by shipwreck historian Ric Mixter on Saturday, Nov. 8 and then a musical performance. Mixter is someone who has visited the wreck personally.
Minnesota Historical Society
The Minnesota Historical Society will host its annual Memorial Beacon Lighting at 4 p.m. CST at the Split Rock Lighthouse.
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