#NorthernMichiganHistory
LightNews LightNews
northernmichiganhistory.com
Long before Thunder Bay became one of America's most famous underwater preserves, Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse was helping mariners navigate the reefs and shoals that claimed countless vessels.
northernmichiganhistory.com/thunder-bay-...
🌊⚓💡 #NorthernMichiganHistory #ThunderBayIslandLighthouse
Thunder Bay Island Island Light: The Shipwreck Coast
Explore Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse, one of Michigan's oldest operating beacons and a guardian of Lake Huron's shipwreck coast.
northernmichiganhistory.com
September 29, 2026 at 12:20 PM
northernmichiganhistory.com
Wishing you a warm and nostalgic Christmas, surrounded by tradition, stories, and timeless Northern Michigan charm. 🎄📜
#MerryChristmas #NorthernMichiganHistory #HistoricMichigan #HolidayTraditions
December 25, 2025 at 11:43 AM
northernmichiganhistory.com
Happy New Year! 🎉📜 May 2026 bring new stories, deeper appreciation for our past, and continued love for Northern Michigan’s rich history.
#HappyNewYear #NorthernMichiganHistory #HistoricMichigan #Discover2026
January 1, 2026 at 2:48 PM
northernmichiganhistory.com
Standing watch at the mouth of the Cheboygan River since 1884, the #CheboyganCribLight has one incredible story. From offshore danger to hometown icon—discover its history.
northernmichiganhistory.com/cheboygan-cr...
#Cheboygan #NorthernMichiganHistory #GreatLakes #LakeHuron #LighthouseHistory
Cheboygan Crib Light: A Historic Maritime Gem
Explore the Cheboygan Crib Light, a historic navigational beacon at the mouth of the Cheboygan River into Lake Huron.
northernmichiganhistory.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:46 PM
northernmichiganhistory.com
There is a one-room public schoolhouse? The school is a k-8 public school between Kalkaska and Grayling in the Excelsior Twp. School District 1. northernmichiganhistory.com/excelsior-to...
#oneroomschool #oneroomschoolhouse #historicalmarker #northernmichiganhistory #history #northernmichigan
Excelsior Town Hall and School District No. 1 | Northern Michigan History
In 1874 Nathaniel Woodfield built a home in what is now Excelsior Township. It would be until 1901 that the Township Hall would be built.
northernmichiganhistory.com
March 13, 2025 at 1:37 PM
northernmichiganhistory.com
Isle Royale Light stands as a reminder of the isolation and resilience required to guide ships along Lake Superior’s rugged shoreline. 🌊
Read the full history: northernmichiganhistory.com/isle-royale-...
#NorthernMichiganHistory #IsleRoyale #LakeSuperior #MaritimeHistory
Isle Royale Light: A Beacon for Mariners
Explore the history of Isle Royale Light, a lighthouse built in 1875 to aid navigation in Lake Superior's challenging waters.
northernmichiganhistory.com
March 31, 2026 at 2:01 PM
northernmichiganhistory.com
Take a scenic trip around Northern Michigan’s shoreline featuring May’s lighthouse highlights! From wave-washed towers to timeless views, these lights continue to guide, inspire, and tell the stories of our coast.
youtu.be/voyOuotp6kQ
#NorthernMichiganHistory #LighthouseLove #MichiganLighthouses
May Lighthouse Video Review
YouTube video by Up North Entertainment Group
youtu.be
June 1, 2026 at 2:59 PM
northernmichiganhistory.com
Lighthouses, ghost towns, lumber camps, and legends—our Northern Michigan history group covers it all.
Jump in and discover more: www.facebook.com/groups/21345... 🌲🏚️🌊
#NorthernMichiganHistory
June 27, 2025 at 12:47 PM
northernmichiganhistory.com
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse now stands as a restored reminder of maritime navigation at the crossroads of the Great Lakes. 🌊
Read the full history: northernmichiganhistory.com/old-mackinac...
#NorthernMichiganHistory #MackinawCity #StraitsofMackinac #MaritimeHistory
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse: A Historic Landmark | Northern Michigan History
Explore Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, a historic landmark guiding vessels through the Straits of Mackinac with rich maritime history.
northernmichiganhistory.com
April 24, 2026 at 1:29 PM
northernmichiganhistory.com
Old Presque Isle Lighthouse reflects early Great Lakes navigation and the evolving history of maritime safety on Lake Huron. 🌊
Read the full history: northernmichiganhistory.com/old-presque-...
#NorthernMichiganHistory #PresqueIsle #LakeHuron #MaritimeHistory
Old Presque Isle Lighthouse: A Historical Landmark | Northern Michigan History
Explore the history of the Old Presque Isle Lighthouse, a beacon of navigation built in 1840 along Lake Huron's shoreline.
northernmichiganhistory.com
July 1, 2026 at 2:19 PM
northernmichiganhistory.com
Marquette Harbor Light remains an active aid to navigation and a symbol of Lake Superior’s maritime history. 🌊
Read the full story: northernmichiganhistory.com/marquette-ha...
#NorthernMichiganHistory #MarquetteMI #LakeSuperior #MaritimeHistory
Marquette Harbor Light: A Historic Beacon | Northern Michigan History
Explore the history of Marquette Harbor Light, a vital beacon for ships navigating Lake Superior's rugged shoreline.
northernmichiganhistory.com
June 17, 2026 at 2:08 PM
northernmichiganhistory.com
Manistee’s pierhead lights tell a story of resilience, harbor engineering, and maritime heritage along Lake Michigan. 🌊
Read the full history: northernmichiganhistory.com/manistee-pie...
#NorthernMichiganHistory #ManisteeMI #LakeMichigan #MaritimeHistory
Manistee Pierhead Lights: A Historic Navigation Guide | Northern Michigan History
Explore the history of the Manistee Pierhead Lights and their role in navigating Lake Michigan's Victorian port city.
northernmichiganhistory.com
April 28, 2026 at 12:57 PM
northernmichiganhistory.com
Take a scenic trip around Northern Michigan’s shoreline featuring February’s lighthouse highlights! 🛟📸 These lights continue to guide, inspire, and tell the stories of our coast.
youtu.be/UAS3_0Oog0k
Visit our website northernmichiganhistory.com
#NorthernMichiganHistory 🌅🚨
March Lighthouse Review
YouTube video by Up North Entertainment Group
youtu.be
April 1, 2026 at 2:39 PM
northernmichiganhistory.com
The Grand Marais range lights once guided ships into a vital harbor of refuge on Lake Superior. One still operates with its original Fresnel lens today. 🌊
Read more: northernmichiganhistory.com/grand-marais...
#NorthernMichiganHistory #GrandMaraisMI #LakeSuperior #MaritimeHistory
Grand Marais Harbor of Refuge Lights History
Explore the Grand Marais Harbor of Refuge Lights, historic beacons guiding ships on Lake Superior for over a century.
northernmichiganhistory.com
March 23, 2026 at 1:13 PM
northernmichiganhistory.com
Manitou Island Light Station reflects early lighthouse engineering and the enduring need for navigation aids on Lake Superior. 🌊
Read the full history: northernmichiganhistory.com/manitou-isla...
#NorthernMichiganHistory #Keweenaw #LakeSuperior #MaritimeHistory
Manitou Island Light Station: A Historical Beacon | Northern Michigan History
Explore the historic Manitou Island Light Station, a beacon on Lake Superior with over 150 years of maritime history.
northernmichiganhistory.com
June 2, 2026 at 1:09 PM
northernmichiganhistory.com
Keweenaw Waterway Upper Entrance Light stands as a symbol of navigation, engineering, and maritime history on Lake Superior. 🌊
Read the full history: northernmichiganhistory.com/keweenaw-wat...
#NorthernMichiganHistory #Keweenaw #LakeSuperior #MaritimeHistory
Keweenaw Waterway Upper Entrance Light Significance | Northern Michigan History
Explore the history of the Keweenaw Waterway Upper Entrance Light, a vital lighthouse for navigation on Lake Superior.
northernmichiganhistory.com
May 10, 2026 at 2:38 PM
northernmichiganhistory.com
Granite Island Lighthouse has guided ships across Lake Superior for more than 150 years. Its stone tower and remote setting tell a story of endurance and change. ⚓
Read the story: northernmichiganhistory.com/granite-isla...
#NorthernMichiganHistory #LakeSuperior #GraniteIsland
Granite Island Lighthouse: A Historic Sentinel
Explore the history of Granite Island Lighthouse, a vital guide through the treacherous waters of Lake Superior.
northernmichiganhistory.com
April 12, 2026 at 1:36 PM
northernmichiganhistory.com
Marquette’s breakwater light tells a story of storms, shipping, and changing technology along Lake Superior’s historic shoreline. 🌊
Read the full history: northernmichiganhistory.com/marquette-ha...
#NorthernMichiganHistory #MarquetteMI #LakeSuperior #MaritimeHistory
Marquette Harbor Breakwater Light History Revealed | Northern Michigan History
Explore the history of the Marquette Harbor Breakwater Light, a vital guide for vessels in Lake Superior's challenging waters.
northernmichiganhistory.com
May 23, 2026 at 1:11 PM
northernmichiganhistory.com
McGulpin Point Lighthouse reflects both early navigation history and modern preservation efforts in the Straits of Mackinac. 🌊
Read the full history: northernmichiganhistory.com/mcgulpin-poi...
#NorthernMichiganHistory #MackinawCity #LakeMichigan #MaritimeHistory
McGulpin Point Lighthouse: A Historic Landmark | Northern Michigan History
Explore McGulpin Point Lighthouse, a historic beacon guiding vessels since 1869 along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
northernmichiganhistory.com
June 12, 2026 at 1:30 PM
northernmichiganhistory.com
🚨 Meet “Little Red”! The Alpena Light has guided ships into Thunder Bay since 1914. Learn how this quirky red lighthouse became a local legend. ❤️⚓
#AlpenaLight #MichiganLighthouses #NorthernMichiganHistory #LittleRed #LakeHuron #MaritimeHeritage 🌊
👉 northernmichiganhistory.com/alpena-light...
Alpena Light: A Beacon of History and Safety
Uncover the history of Alpena Light, also known as 'Little Red', and its role in guiding ships through Thunder Bay River.
northernmichiganhistory.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:37 PM
northernmichiganhistory.com
Round Island Passage Light represents one of the final chapters of traditional lighthouse construction on the Great Lakes. Its beacon still marks the channel today.
Read the story northernmichiganhistory.com/round-island...
#NorthernMichiganHistory #StraitsofMackinac #MackinacIsland #MaritimeHistory
Round Island Passage Light: A Historic Beacon
Explore the history of the Round Island Passage Light, an important navigation aid in the Straits of Mackinac since 1895.
northernmichiganhistory.com
March 27, 2026 at 1:32 PM
northernmichiganhistory.com
Wawatam Lighthouse stands as a modern symbol of maritime heritage in St. Ignace and the Straits of Mackinac. 🌊
Read the full history: northernmichiganhistory.com/wawatam-ligh...
#NorthernMichiganHistory #StIgnace #StraitsofMackinac #MaritimeHistory
Wawatam Lighthouse: A Story of Preservation | Northern Michigan History
Explore Wawatam Lighthouse, a unique structure with a rich maritime history in St. Ignace, Michigan. Discover its fascinating story.
northernmichiganhistory.com
June 22, 2026 at 1:39 PM
northernmichiganhistory.com
Manning Memorial Lighthouse reflects a personal connection to Lake Michigan and a community’s tribute to maritime life. 🌊
Read the full story: northernmichiganhistory.com/manning-memo...
#NorthernMichiganHistory #EmpireMI #LakeMichigan #MaritimeHistory
Manning Memorial Lighthouse: A Local Tribute | Northern Michigan History
Explore the Manning Memorial Lighthouse, a tribute to Robert H. Manning's love for Lake Michigan and local mariners.
northernmichiganhistory.com
May 18, 2026 at 1:26 PM
northernmichiganhistory.com
A look back at the featured November lighthouses! From wave-washed towers to lake views, these lights continue to guide, inspire, and tell their stories.
youtu.be/NFxF4dwF_s0
northernmichiganhistory.com
#NorthernMichiganHistory #MichiganLighthouses #LakeMichigan #LakeSuperior #HistoryMatters
November Lighthouse Highlights Review
YouTube video by Up North Entertainment Group
youtu.be
December 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
northernmichiganhistory.com
Poe Reef Lighthouse stands as a lasting guide in the South Channel, reflecting evolving navigation technology in the Straits of Mackinac. 🌊
Read the full history: northernmichiganhistory.com/poe-reef-lig...
#NorthernMichiganHistory #PoeReef #StraitsofMackinac #MaritimeHistory
Poe Reef Lighthouse: A Navigation Milestone Northern Michigan History
Rising from the waters of the Straits of Mackinac, Poe Reef Lighthouse marks one of the most challenging navigation points along the route between Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. Positioned near the cen...
northernmichiganhistory.com
May 14, 2026 at 1:33 PM