Photo courtesy of Marilla Museum and Pioneer Place in Copemish.

From a press announcement

COPEMISH — The Marilla Historical Society will host guests and serve a supper menu made on site during two Fridays in April. The events are 5-7 p.m., April 11 and 25, at Marilla Museum & Pioneer Place, 9991 Marilla Road, southeast of Copemish.

Handmade soup choices will be available as well as salad, fresh-baked bread and dessert.

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“We do the cooking. You get to enjoy great food and help out a worthy cause,” said a museum volunteer. “The public is invited for delicious fresh-made food and to tour our historical museum.”

There will be a different historical focus each Friday, and the main museum will be open. The minimum suggested free-will donation is $15. No reservation is necessary.

For more information, visit marillahistory.org or call 231-379-0040.

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