Mason County Historical Society

Reed and Stevenson to discuss storm that sank the Fitzgerald during historical society annual meeting

November 16, 2025

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Historical Society will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, Dec. 4 beginning at 6 p.m. at United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 W. Bryant Road. Featured speakers will be Todd Reed and Vans Stevenson who will talk about the Nov. 10, 1975 storm that sunk the Edmund Fitzgerald. Reed and Stevenson were reporters…

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Trick or Treat in the Village is Oct. 18

September 26, 2025

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Historic White Pine Village will host its annual Trick or Treat in the Village event on Saturday, Oct. 18. This year’s presenting sponsor is Filer Credit Union. Candy will be handed out from 2 to 5 p.m., or until supplies run out. Admission is $8.50 per adult; $6.50 for children ages 4-13 (children ages 3 and…

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Historic carferry photos donated to Mason County Historical Society

September 22, 2025

This MCP Great Lakes History Blog is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Part of my duties as a member of the Board of Directors of the Mason County Historical Society is to serve as chairman of the society’s collections committee. This committee helps manage the 150,000-plus artifacts that…

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Historical Society Annual Gala will celebrate sesquicentennial of Ludington cross-lake service

August 14, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society’s annual gala will celebrate the sesquicentennial of Ludington cross-lake service. The fund-raising event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Stearns Hotel in downtown Ludington. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Dancing will be from 8:30 to 10 p.m. The event will also feature historical presentations…

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Historical society celebrates the centennial of Sanders Meats

August 9, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — On Saturday, Aug. 9, the Mason County Historical Society honored the Sanders family, owners of Sanders Meats of Custer. This year, the company celebrates its 100th anniversary. Sanders Meats was founded by Joesph T. Sanders in 1925, delivering homemade products in a Ford Model T. On Saturday, the descendants of Joe and Vera Sanders…

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