Muskegon Lakeshore Museum Center Sets Night at the Museum Fundraiser For Oct. 3
Lakeshore Museum Center will host Night at the Museum Oct. 3 at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science. Tickets start at $60 before prices rise Sept. 1.
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Keweenaw County Historical Society Museums Mark Busy July Season In Upper Peninsula
The Keweenaw County Historical Society is continuing its 2026 museum season with eight historic sites, 11 museums and July events in Eagle Harbor, Phoenix and Copper Harbor.
History of Charlevoix Michigan – 21 Vintage Photos Show A Working Harbor Transformed To A Resort City On Three Lakes
The History of Charlevoix Michigan is more than a resort story. Pine River’s channel, working docks, steamship arrivals, railroad service, grand hotels and fishing trade turned a small harbor town into one of northern Michigan’s most memorable summer destinations.
1900s Small Town Michigan 4th of July – 13 Vintage Photos From a Lost Holiday Era
Early 1900s photos show how small-town Michigan celebrated the Fourth of July with parades, brass bands, horse races, decorated cars, church picnics and crowded Main Streets.
Harbor Beach Lighthouse Tours Offer A Rare Lake Huron Trip For 2026
Harbor Beach Lighthouse tours return June 20 through Sept. 5, giving visitors a guided look at Lake Huron history, the Fourth Order Fresnel lens and the Grice House Museum.
History of The Fishing Village of Leland Michigan – How Fishtown Kept Its Working Waterfront
Leland, Michigan evolved from a sawmill and iron-smelting town into one of Lake Michigan’s last commercial fishing villages. Its historic Fishtown, weathered docks and family fisheries continue to tell one of Michigan’s most remarkable waterfront stories.
History of Indian Beach & Indian Lake Michigan – The Resort Era West of Dowagiac
Indian Lake west of Dowagiac was once a busy resort district with trolleys, steamers, cottages, pavilions and packed summer beaches. Indian Beach and Wiest’s Resort show how Cass County families turned a rural lake into a seasonal gathering place.
Devyn Mitchell Opens Ribstock Weekend With Packed Patio Set At Thumb Brewery
Ferndale musician Devyn Mitchell opened Ribstock weekend with a packed patio set at Thumb Brewery in Caseville, mixing popular covers with a warm stage presence.
Michigan’s Upper Thumb Celebrates Michigan Log Cabin Day 2026- A Day of Blacksmiths, General Stores and Pioneer Life on America’s 250th
Venture into Michigan’s heartland this June, as we journey back in time to celebrate the state’s unique heritage. Hear the echo of hammers, smell the pancakes sizzling, and be part of Michigan’s Log Cabin Day—a celebration as vibrant and deep-seated as the spirit of Michigan itself.
Port Austin Porch Fest 2026 – Set For June 27 With 26 Music Sites Across Village
Port Austin Porch Fest XI is set for Saturday, June 27, 2026, with 26 music sites, local hosts and added weekend performances across the village.