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HOPStoberfest Raises a Glass to Port Huron History

Posted on October 2, 2026October 2, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Port Huron Museums will turn its historic Carnegie Museum into a Michigan craft beverage tasting room Oct. 16, with proceeds

Caseville Harbor Adds Accessible Boat Boarding Station as Michigan Population Ages

Posted on September 30, 2026September 30, 2026 by Michael Hardy

CASEVILLE, Mich. — For someone who uses a wheelchair, getting into a boat can be the hardest part of enjoying

Spectacular Hiking in Michigan: Top 18 Trails With Maps and Distances

Posted on September 25, 2026September 25, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Hiking in Michigan can become a passion. We found 15 unique and highly rated areas to strike out and explore the beauty of Michigan’s hiking trails.

Hiking is one of those memorable and safe, activities that offer people a chance to relax and mentally recover from their daily lives of work and home.

Fort Gratiot Lighthouse – Tours, History and Tips for Visiting Michigan’s Oldest Lighthouse

Posted on September 15, 2026September 15, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Fort Gratiot light was built in April 1829. It was situated north of an older tower light that has collapsed into the St. Clair river after a violent storm. The tower was constructed of brick to the height of 65 feet. In 1862 the height was increased to 82 feet to match the focal point of a new 4th order Fresnel lens.

Video: History of Grand Blanc, Michigan — When School Reform Began

Posted on September 13, 2026September 13, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Historic photographs trace Grand Blanc from Michigan’s pioneering school consolidation to the mills, railroads and businesses that shaped the community.

Elkton Michigan History – 1940 – The Day the Star Theater Welcomed Hollywood

Posted on September 12, 2026September 12, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Watch this Michigan Moments episode as we travel back to downtown to see a bit of Elkton Michigan history in

Port Hope Depot Michigan – Railroad History and Visitor Guide.

Posted on September 9, 2026September 9, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Today the Port Hope Depot has been exquisitely restored. You can see exhibits in the passenger waiting room, the station masters office, luggage and freight room. Each room has been painted to match the original color.

History of The Quincy Mine Michigan – 12 Remarkable Images Behind Old Reliable’s Rise and Fall

Posted on September 3, 2026September 4, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Quincy Mine Michigan earned the nickname Old Reliable through decades of copper production and steady dividends. Its story also includes immigrant labor, record-setting depth, the 1913 strike, the massive Nordberg steam hoist and the economic pressures that halted major underground mining in 1931.

Severe Thunderstorm Threat Targets Huron County Wednesday With Damaging Winds Possible

Posted on September 2, 2026September 2, 2026 by Michael Hardy

HURON COUNTY, Mich. — Residents across Huron County and Michigan’s Thumb face a heightened risk of severe thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon

Michigan’s Ancient Food Caches – How Indigenous Women Prepared for Winter

Posted on August 31, 2026August 31, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Centuries before refrigeration, Indigenous communities in Michigan buried food underground. Archaeology in the Saginaw Valley is showing how the system worked and who managed it.