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Exploring Michigan’s 12 Historic Native American Indian Trails

For thousands of years, Native American Indian trails crisscrossed Michigan on a system of trails that were in tune with

Kilmanagh Michigan History – 3 Fascinating Facts About the C. Haist & Co. General Store Era

Posted on April 19, 2025April 19, 2025 by Annette Hinshaw

The historic photo depicts C. Haist and Company’s Store in Kilmanagh, Michigan, circa late 1800s. It highlights the store’s role as a community hub and features Italianate architecture typical of the era.

Michigan’s Lakeside Inn Port Austin – Beloved Hotel, Speakeasy and Entertainment Venue That Ended in Flames

Posted on March 7, 2025May 21, 2025 by Michael Hardy

The Lakeside Inn in Port Austin, Michigan, served as a courthouse, Prohibition speakeasy, and big band hotspot before its fiery demise in 1967.

31 Interesting Michigan Indian Place Names of Saginaw Valley and Thumb

Posted on February 1, 2025February 1, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Michigan Indian Place Names are important historical records of the Saginaw Valley and Upper Thumb, we have found this brief sketch about the original names from the Anishinaabeg to several places and rivers and discovered their meaning.

The Bay Port Hotel – A Top Luxurious Michigan Resort of the 1800s

Posted on January 2, 2025January 30, 2025 by Michael Hardy

The story of the luxurious Bay Port Hotel and the railway resort era in the late 1800s was short lived.

Was the untimely demise of one of its guests the cause if its downfall?

10 Famous People From Michigan That Were Born, or Summered in Huron County

Posted on November 16, 2024February 23, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Several famous people from Michigan have lived and summered in Huron County. From the frontier and lumbering days through the New Deal. We found an amazing set of individual stories that are worth exploring.

Huron County Celebrates History with Museum Weekend on September 28 & 29

Posted on September 4, 2024September 9, 2024 by Michael Hardy

Huron County, MI — History enthusiasts and families looking for an educational and engaging weekend outing are in for a

The Forlorn Pere Marquette Depot of Harbor Beach

Posted on July 24, 2024July 24, 2024 by Michael Hardy

In 1878, the Port Huron and Northwestern Railroad extended track from Port Huron to Sand Beach, aiding local economy. The railroad was crucial for transporting goods and later converted to standard gauge. Accidents and declining use led to discontinuation of rail services in 1995, with the historic depot repurposed for lodging.