Muskegon County has plenty of history, and some of its most intriguing stories come with a supernatural twist. From a Lake Michigan lighthouse and a historic theater to a century-old library and World War II ships, several local landmarks have inspired tales of unexplained sounds, mysterious figures…
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Michigan has more lighthouses than any other state in the country, with 129 along its Great Lakes shoreline. In Muskegon County, three historic lights can be explored along Lake Michigan and White Lake, making this a great destination for lighthouse viewing, photography, and maritime history…
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Experience Holidays and History at the Hackley & Hume Historic Homes Step into Muskegon’s history this holiday season at the Hackley & Hume Historic Homes. These immaculately restored Queen Anne-style mansions, once home to lumber barons Charles Hackley and Thomas Hume, are decorated for the season…
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Discover Moxie the Mastodon in Downtown Muskegon Muskegon’s downtown is home to a unique and public art piece: Moxie the Mastodon. This life-sized bronze sculpture, located in front of the Muskegon Museum of History and Science, stands 7.5 feet tall and stretches 14 feet in length. "Moxie" is not…
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Step Aboard History at the USS LST 393 Veterans Museum! Calling all history, WWII and maritime buffs! Set sail for adventure in Muskegon, Michigan, at the one-of-a-kind USS LST 393 Veterans Museum. Leave behind the ordinary museum experience – here, you'll step aboard a piece of living history, the…
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Unveiling Muskegon's Maritime Marvels: A Journey Through History and Adventure Muskegon County, Michigan, beckons history buffs, maritime enthusiasts, and adventure seekers alike. Nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan, Muskegon boasts a rich maritime heritage, evident in its historic…
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A Century of Baseball in Muskegon County Baseball fans, this one’s for you! Muskegon has a proud baseball story that stretches from the Muskegon Lassies of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League to the historic Marsh Field, one of the oldest minor league ballparks still in use in…
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Calling all history buffs and road trip enthusiasts! The West Michigan Pike awaits! Built between 1911 and 1922, the West Michigan Pike holds the distinction of being one of the nation's first ever tourist roads. Designated a Pure Michigan Byway in 2016, this scenic 184-mile route winds its way…
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