Abe Nelson’s lumber jack, blacksmithing legacy continues at White Pine Village This Mason County history feature is presented by Mason County Historical Society in partnership with Mason County Press in celebration of the Ludington Sesquicentennial (1873-2023). By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Two facilities at Historic White Pine Village pay tribute to Abe Nelson, a Mason County pioneer who spent…
Historical Society speaker series will discuss ‘The Economic Angels of Ludington’ LUDINGTON – In celebration of Ludington’s sesquicentennial, the Mason County Historical Society continues with the third of four in the Ludington 150th Speaker Series Thursday, July 12 with “The Economic Angels of Ludington.” The series presenter is James Jenson, president of the historical society. The Ludington 150th Speaker Series…
Scottville honors Ludington’s sesquicentennial LUDINGTON — The Scottville Clown Band and Scottville mayor paid tribute to the City of Ludington Wednesday evening during the Sesquicentennial Concert at Waterfront Park. The concert was sponsored by the Mason County Historical Society and featured the Clown Band, which is observing its 120th year. Though the temperature was cool and the fog was thick,…
Clydesdales ship out Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Budweiser Clydesdales team departed Ludington this morning on the SS Badger. The Clydesdales team was here to celebrate the Ludington Sesquicentennial and the 90th anniversary of Ludington Beverage Co. The team visited Manistee on Thursday and then made appearances in Ludington Friday and Saturday evenings. On Sunday, the public…
Learning about Ludington’s historic homes Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society’s A Walk Back in Time historic home tours held Saturday and today sold out. The walking tour of some of Ludington Avenue’s historic homes included actors who told the stories of the original occupants of some of the houses. The tours were led…
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