Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business & Industry and the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two (continued). This week in 1945: The main war story of the week in the Pacific Theater was the firebombing of Tokyo. US Army Air Forces B-29s began a campaign to break Japan’s industrial capacity by dropping incendiary bombs from high altitude. Much of Tokyo and Yokohama burned in the following days. On the Homefront, an argument between a foreman and a union steward led to the walkout of 1300 employees at Norge in Muskegon Heights, temporarily shuttering aircraft component production for Navy fighter aircraft. Sealed Power was starting to gear up for the return of civilian car production. Dances at the Fruitport Pavilion and Curvecrest featured Frank Lockage and the Lawrence Welk Orchestras. The Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business & Industry is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11am to 4pm until the end of October. We will be open Sunday, June 1st for a cruise ship port of call. All guests are welcome that day. Drop in and see us! For upcoming events at all our sites check out www.lakeshoremuseum.org. (fb)

“Made in Muskegon” isn’t just a phrase. It’s a legacy. Explore the stories behind the products, companies, and people that put Muskegon on the manufacturing map at the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business & Industry. From foundries to factories, this exhibit celebrates the innovation and grit that built our community. On display now at the Musekgon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry. Come see what Muskegon made! lakeshoremuseum.org/made-in-muskegon (fb)