The History of Algonac Michigan: The River Town That Built Chris-Craft

September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

Algonac grew where the St. Clair River divides into delta channels. Between 1890 and 1940, steamers, trolleys, racers and Chris-Craft transformed the town. Its story also includes resort hotels, fishing, motor tourism, close ties with nearby Bkejwanong Territory and the national rise of recreational boating.

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

February 8, 2026February 23, 2026

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.

The Amazing History of Marine City, Michigan (Late 1800s–1950) – Michigan Moments Video

September 24, 2025September 18, 2026

tep back in time to Marine City, Michigan between 1880–1950. From shipbuilding dominance to salt works and sugar refineries, this river town’s history shaped the Great Lakes economy.