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Lake Huron is one of the five Great Lakes that border Michigan and is shared with Canada. Lake Huron and Lake Michigan are of the same depth and meet at the Straits of Mackinac.
Pointe aux Barques Heritage Festival Marks 60 Years Since Daniel J. Morrell Sinking
The Pointe aux Barques Heritage Festival returns Saturday, Aug. 1, with lighthouse tower climbs, museum tours, maritime history programs, vendors, food and live music. The free event will also mark 60 years since the sinking of the Daniel J. Morrell.
History of Forestville, Michigan – The Huge 1800s Lake Huron Dock Town That Once Moved Timber, Fish and Families
he History of Forestville Michigan comes alive through rare photographs and vintage postcards that capture the village’s days as a thriving Lake Huron lumber port. Follow the rise of its docks, mills, businesses, and waterfront before changing times reshaped this small Michigan community.
The Vibrant History of Harrisville Michigan – A 1900s Stroll Down Memory Lane
Historic photos tell the story of Harrisville, Michigan, during the early 1900s. From the D&M Railroad depot and MacDonald Hotel to Sturgeon Point Lighthouse, Harrisville State Park and Main Street stores, the images show a Lake Huron town shaped by work and travel.
The Amazing History of Alabaster Michigan – 14 Powerful Scenes From a Ghost Gypsum Town
Alabaster, Michigan, grew around gypsum, rail cars and Lake Huron shipping. These early photos show the U.S. Gypsum quarry, the aerial dock, the school, the hotel and the 1910 mill fire that nearly stopped the town’s main source of work.
White Rock Michigan History – Amazing 1842 Map Labels “Zappapoiton” and “Zappapoie River” Near White Rock.
An 1842 map marked “Zappapoiton” and “Zappapoie River” at present-day White Rock. The stream is now Elm Creek. This piece explains the labels, the location, and why the names disappeared.
Turnip Rock Michigan: 7 Critical Things to Know Before You Go (Most Visitors Get This Wrong)
Turnip Rock Michigan is one of the state’s most photographed natural features—but it’s not easy to reach. Here’s how to get there safely, what to expect, and what many visitors get wrong. You Cannot Drive to Turnip Rock This is the …
First Female Lighthouse Keeper Michigan: The Untold Story of Catherine Shook
In 1849, Catherine Shook was appointed the first woman lighthouse keeper in the State of Michigan. She ran the Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse until 1851.