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

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.

Rainy Day Things to Do in Caseville & Michigan’s Thumb

Posted on August 19, 2026August 22, 2026 by Paul Austin

Weather patterns in Michigan’s Thumb are notoriously fickle. A sudden squall off Lake Huron can turn a Caseville beach day into a washout in minutes,…

Port Huron Ferries on the Black River 1911 – Getting to Sarnia Before the Bridge – Video

Posted on February 8, 2026February 23, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Before bridges spanned the St. Clair River, the Port Huron ferry carried thousands across the border. Three wooden steamers tell the story of a risky, vital crossing.

5 Mysterious Little Facts About Michigan’s Historic Fort Gratiot

Posted on July 6, 2021November 7, 2021 by Michael Hardy

The site of the mysterious fort was first built in 1686 by the French. The Americans rebuilt the fort in 1814 and it was used until 1879. The exact location of the fort is listed as “restricted” by the US National Archives.

The Lightship Huron Still Lights the Way on the St. Clair River.

Posted on January 27, 2021March 19, 2026 by Michael Hardy

One interesting little site, located in a county park, is the Lightship Huron. Lightships are floating lighthouses that could be anchored on the lakes where it was too deep or impossible to build a lighthouse.