Discover the history and engineering marvel of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge! Connecting Hancock and Houghton, this iconic bridge is a vital link on the Keweenaw Peninsula. #MichiganHistory #EngineeringMarvel #PortageLakeBridge #KeweenawPeninsula northernmichiganhistory.com/connecting-h...

On this day in 1967, a fierce storm capsized 150+ boats during Michigan’s Coho Salmon run on Lake Michigan. At least 8 lives lost & dozens injured in a fishing disaster that changed lake safety forever. #LakeMichigan #CohoSalmon #GreatLakes #OnThisDay northernmichiganhistory.com/coho-salmon-...

🚤🌊 On Sept 22, 1688, Baron de Lahontan left Fort Michilimackinac to explore the West, mapping rivers & sparking centuries of intrigue! 🗺️ #OnThisDay #History #GreatLakesHistory #Michilimackinac #Exploration #LouisDeLahontan 🔗 northernmichiganhistory.com/louis-de-lah...

⛏️ On This Day in History — Sept. 19, 1844: William A. Burt’s team discovers the Marquette Iron Range, launching Michigan’s $48B iron industry! northernmichiganhistory.com/marquette-ra... #MichiganHistory #MiningHeritage #OnThisDay #IronOre #UpperPeninsula #IndustrialRevolution

✈️📚 On Sept. 17, 1951, Northwestern Michigan College opened its doors—in an airport terminal! From 65 students to 3,000+, it’s been quite the journey. ✨ #OnThisDay #NorthernMichiganHistory #TraverseCity #CollegeHistory #HigherEd #GreatLakesHistory 🔗 northernmichiganhistory.com/northwestern...

🎡🐄 On this day in 1928, Escanaba hosted the first Upper Peninsula State Fair! From 50¢ tickets to record crowds, it’s a true U.P. tradition. 🍿🌲 #UPStateFair #MichiganHistory #Escanaba #UpperPeninsula #StateFairFun #OnThisDay 👉 northernmichiganhistory.com/the-first-up...

🌉 On this day in history, work began on the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge — linking nations, industries, & communities since 1962! northernmichiganhistory.com/the-start-of... #History #OnThisDay #SaultSteMarie #InternationalBridge #TwinSoos #MichiganHistory #OntarioHistory #BridgeBuilding 🚗

🚒📚 On this day in 1886, Michigan Tech’s first classes were held in a fire hall! From 23 students to a top research university 🏒🎓 #OnThisDay #MichiganTech #Huskies #UpperPeninsula #MTUHistory 🔗 northernmichiganhistory.com/from-fire-ha...

Explore the fascinating history of the Ardis Furnace in Iron Mountain! Built in 1908 by John Jones, this experimental blast furnace aimed to revolutionize iron extraction. Learn more about this historic site: northernmichiganhistory.com/the-ardis-fu... #IronMountain #ArdisFurnace #MichiganHistory

In 1913, “Big Annie” Clemenc stood tall against strikebreakers in Calumet. Her defiance made national headlines & cemented her place in labor history. northernmichiganhistory.com/big-annie-cl... #OnThisDay #LaborHistory #BigAnnie #MichiganHistory #UnionStrong #CopperCountryStrike #WomensHistory

🎓On this day in 1896, Suomi College opened in Hancock, MI — the first Finnish college in the U.S.! From classrooms to art galleries, Old Main’s story lives on. 🏛✨ #OnThisDay #History #MichiganHistory #FinnishHeritage #UpperPeninsula #HistoricPlaces 🔗 northernmichiganhistory.com/from-suomi-c...

Step into the shores of Lake Michigan and discover the tale of Frankfort, a village nestled in the heart of Benzie County. Frankfort's journey is a captivating blend of history and natural beauty. northernmichiganhistory.com/the-history-... #Frankfort #PureMichigan #HistoryAndNature

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🚂 On this day in 1961, Michigan’s Northern Arrow made its final trip from Mackinaw City! Discover the story of the “Fishing Line” and the days of train travel north. northernmichiganhistory.com/the-last-rid... #OnThisDay #MichiganHistory #TrainTravel #NorthernMichigan #RailroadHistory

On this day in 1783, the Treaty of Paris ended the Revolutionary War & gave Michigan to the U.S. Plus, Benjamin Franklin’s copper obsession & the Isle Royale twist you never learned in school northernmichiganhistory.com/1783-treaty-... #OnThisDay #History #TreatyOfParis #MichiganHistory #IsleRoyale

Labor Day reminds us of the workers and dreamers who shaped our history. Let’s celebrate the dedication and determination that built the world we know today. #LaborDay #HistoryMatters #AmericanHistory #HonoringThePast

On this day in 1796, the Stars & Stripes replaced the Union Jack over Fort Mackinac, ending 13 years of British hold after the Revolution. What led to this historic moment? #MackinacHistory #OnThisDay #MichiganHistory #AmericanRevolution #HistoricMackinac northernmichiganhistory.com/when-the-fla...

History highlights from September in Northern Michigan! From Mackinac Island’s handover to Big Annie’s strike protest and the launch of iconic fairs. Dive into the stories that shaped the region northernmichiganhistory.com/on-this-day-... #NorthernMichigan #History #MichiganHistory #ExploreMichigan

🚢⚔️🍒 From ferry launches & flag debates to cherry pies for presidents—August in #NorthernMichigan is full of wild history!👇 🔗 youtu.be/31mHqE-bBHw northernmichiganhistory.com/on-this-day-in-history-august/ #PureMichigan #HistoryMatters #MichiganMoments #GreatLakesHistory #UpNorth

Discovering gold in Michigan's wilderness was secretive in the mid-1800s, tales of hidden veins and tragic ends. From Houghton's clandestine find near Negaunee to Smith's claim in Marquette, the quest for precious metals shaped local legends northernmichiganhistory.com/the-forgotte... #MichiganGold

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🚢❄️ On this day in 1984, the legendary Chief Wawatam retired after 73 years of breaking ice & hauling trains across the Straits! A true #GreatLakes icon. Read the full story 👉 northernmichiganhistory.com/the-launch-o... #MichiganHistory #ChiefWawatam #MackinacStraits #MaritimeHeritage #TrainFerry

Michigan’s last stagecoach robbery went down in 1889 when Reimund Holzhey—aka “Black Bart of the U.P.”—shot a banker and fled into the woods. He was captured days later and lived a long, strange life northernmichiganhistory.com/michigans-fi... #MichiganHistory #truecrime #UpperPeninsula #OnThisDay

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🚢 On this day in history: The Chief Wawatam sailed for the last time on Aug 21, 1984, ending 73 years of ferry service across the Straits. 💨🌊 #GreatLakesHistory #MichiganMaritime #OnThisDay #ChiefWawatam #RailHistory #StraitsOfMackinac #MaritimeMonday 🔗 northernmichiganhistory.com/the-final-vo...

🎉 On this day in 1971, Oscoda threw a giant party to claim the true birthplace of Paul Bunyan! 🌲🪓💪 #MichiganHistory #PaulBunyan #TallTales #Oscoda #PureMichigan 👉 northernmichiganhistory.com/oscoda-decla...

On Aug. 18, 1926, Traverse City made headlines with a 46-pound cherry pie delivered to President Coolidge! 🍒 Read the sweet tale ➡️ northernmichiganhistory.com/the-46-pound... #TraverseCity #OnThisDay #CherryPie #PresidentialDessert #PureMichigan #HistoryBites #FunHistory 🍒🚗📜

🛥️🌲 On this day in 1923, Henry Ford, Thomas Edison & Harvey Firestone arrived in Escanaba by yacht for a legendary U.P. camping trip! 🍳🚗💡 #OnThisDay #MichiganHistory #HenryFord #Edison #Firestone #Vagabonds #UpperPeninsula #CampingLegends #BalloonTires 🔗 northernmichiganhistory.com/ford-edison-...

⚔️ On This Day in 1770—Frontier justice on Mackinac Island turned deadly. Discover how law worked on the edge of empire. 🪓📜 #MackinacIsland #History #OnThisDay #FurTrade #GreatLakesHistory #FrontierJustice 👉 northernmichiganhistory.com/frontier-jus...

Discover Northern Michigan's rich golfing heritage dating back to the late 1800s! From Harbor Springs to Mackinac Island, explore some of the nation's oldest and most storied courses northernmichiganhistory.com/19th-century... #NorthernMichigan #northernmichigangolfcourses #19thcenturygolfcourses

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On this day in 1962, Petoskey's iconic underwater marble crucifix was placed in Little Traverse Bay to honor lives lost in the Great Lakes. Dive into the story 👉 northernmichiganhistory.com/the-underwat... #GreatLakesHistory #PetoskeyMI #UnderwaterCrucifix #LakeMichigan #OnThisDay #MichiganHistory

🗓️ On this day in 1842: The U.S. & Great Britain signed the Webster-Ashburton Treaty—giving Michigan’s Sugar Island to the USA! 🇺🇸🏞️ #History #MichiganHistory #SugarIsland #OTD #OnThisDay #GreatLakes 👉 northernmichiganhistory.com/how-sugar-is...

The history of the Porcupine Mountains unfolds like a well-worn map with faded trails and hidden corners. The Porcupine Mountains hold a rich history and are home to a variety of wildlife. at northernmichiganhistory.com/porcupine-mo... #northernmichiganhistory #history #upperpeninsula

🚗⚓ On this day in 1923, Michigan launched its first state ferry service across the Straits of Mackinac! Discover how cars crossed before the Mighty Mac ➡️ northernmichiganhistory.com/bridging-the... #MichiganHistory #StraitsOfMackinac #FerryTales #OnThisDay 🛳️🌊🚙

On this day in history—Aug. 4, 1929—the Water Lily set sail from Copper Harbor to Isle Royale, opening Michigan’s gateway to Lake Superior’s wilderness! northernmichiganhistory.com/the-water-li... #OnThisDay #IsleRoyale #LakeSuperior #MichiganHistory #CopperHarbor #AdventureAwaits

⚔️ #OnThisDay in 1814, American forces invaded #MackinacIsland to reclaim it from the British—and suffered a costly defeat. Discover the full story: 👉 northernmichiganhistory.com/the-battle-f... #Warof1812 #MichiganHistory #Battlefield #HistoricEvents #FortMackinac #HistoryNerds

On this day in 1795, Chief Matchekewis ceded Bois Blanc Island to the U.S. as part of the Treaty of Greenville. Explore the island’s fascinating past! northernmichiganhistory.com/the-gift-of-... #OnThisDay #MichiganHistory #BoisBlanc #TreatyOfGreenville #NativeHistory #GreatLakes #TravelMichigan

✨ On this day in 1929, 8 Eagle Scouts—including future President Gerald Ford—became the 1st Fort Mackinac honor guard! 💪🌿 Learn more: northernmichiganhistory.com/the-first-ea... #MackinacIsland #Scouting #OnThisDay #History #GeraldFord #HonorGuard 📸🗽

🟦 On this day in history: Michigan adopted its current state flag on August 1, 1911! From forgotten governors to Gettysburg—this flag has stories. 🦌🦅 👉 Read more: northernmichiganhistory.com/flying-high-... #MichiganHistory #OnThisDay #StateFlags #HistoryNerdsUnite #GreatLakesPride #ElkAndMooseVibes

🚤✨ On this day in history: August 1, 1856—Samuel Horton & family land on the shores of what became Horton Bay, MI! Read their story 👉 northernmichiganhistory.com/the-founding... #OnThisDay #MichiganHistory #HortonBay #ErnestHemingway #LakeCharlevoix #TravelBackInTime #HistoryNerds #PureMichigan 🌲📜

🚢⚔️🍒 From ferry launches & flag debates to cherry pies for presidents—August in #NorthernMichigan is full of wild history!👇 🔗 northernmichiganhistory.com/on-this-day-... #PureMichigan #HistoryMatters #MichiganMoments #GreatLakesHistory #UpNorth

🔥👑🚢 On this day in July review. Explore key events that happened in Northern Michigan in July. 👉 northernmichiganhistory.com/on-this-day-... #MichiganHistory #UpNorthStories #MackinacIsland #CopperCountry #GreatLakesLore #NorthernMichigan #OnThisDay #Lighthouses #WildWest #HistoryNerds

🚗🌊 On this day in 1923, Michigan launched its state car ferry service across the Straits of Mackinac! Before the bridge, ferries carried nearly a million cars yearly! #MichiganHistory #MackinacStraits #FerryLife #OnThisDay #TravelHistory northernmichiganhistory.com/car-ferry-se...

📜On this day in 1855, Andrew Jackson Blackbird played a key role in the Treaty with the Ottawa & Chippewa, shaping Native history in Michigan! #NativeHistory #Odawa #Chippewa #MichiganHistory #OnThisDay #IndigenousVoices #HarborSprings northernmichiganhistory.com/andrew-jacks...

🪨🔥 Manistique’s lime kilns once roared with life—and maybe still do… Discover their rich history and eerie legends! 👻 👉 northernmichiganhistory.com/manistique-l... #Manistique #UpperPeninsula #MichiganHistory #GhostStories #LimeKilns #IndustrialHeritage #HauntedMichigan #PureMichigan 🧱🌲

On this day in 1905, the Keweenaw Peninsula was hit by a 5.0+ magnitude earthquake! Chimneys toppled & miners refused to work underground. Read the story of Michigan’s shaking copper country! #MichiganHistory #Keweenaw #Earthquake #CopperCountry #OnThisDay northernmichiganhistory.com/keweenaw-pen...

🔥 On this day in 1936, Isle Royale faced its largest wildfire, burning 27,000 acres & changing the island forever. Discover the story of fire & resilience! 🌲👨‍🚒 #IsleRoyale #History #Wildfire #CCC #MichiganHistory #OnThisDay #GreatLakes northernmichiganhistory.com/the-great-is...

On this day in 1913, Copper Country miners struck against automation and harsh conditions—leading to tragedy & change. Learn more about the #CalumetStrike and the Italian Hall Disaster here: northernmichiganhistory.com/calumet-copp... #LaborHistory #CopperCountry #OnThisDay #MichiganHistory