Historic cannon at British Landing on Mackinac Island

Discover the Past

Celebrate and explore Michigan’s historic sites at cultural museums and landmarks found all throughout the state. These include battlegrounds, lighthouses, mansions and theaters all with the invitation to see where the past and the present collide and history comes alive. 

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Hoyt Public Library Photo
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Mackinac Bridge Photo
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Photo Courtesy Governor Warner Mansion and Museum Photo
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The Light Keepers House pc Grand Marais Historical Society Photo
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Photo Courtesy Rochester Hills Museum Photo
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