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Historic Sites in Michigan
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Mackinac Historic Park
Two centuries of Michigan history are being resurrected and
preserved in this string of three settlements: Fort
Michilimackinac, Fort Mackinac and Old Mill Creek--which
collectively outdraw 38 of America's 52 national parks. For
information call: (906)847-3328
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Multicolored sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls,
inland lakes, wildlife and the forest of Lake Superior shoreline
beckon visitors to explore the 73,000+ acre park, which at its
widest point is only five miles and hugs the Superior shoreline
for more than 40 miles. This was the first National Lakeshore
and was authorized in 1966. For information call: (906)387-3700
Fort Wilkins State Historic Park
Built in 1844, Fort Wilkins portrays military life in the
mid-1800s, with costumed interpreters re-enacting individuals
who lived at Fort Wilkins. The Copper Lighthouse Museum depicts
Lake Superior shipping, shipwrecks and lighthouse living
conditions. Take US-41 east of Copper Harbor. Camping facilities
open April 15 to November 15, with modern toilets closed the
first and last month. For information call: (906)289-4215
Cambridge State Historic Park
Cambridge State Historic Park is the site of Walker Tavern, a
major stopping place for stagecoaches traveling between Detroit
and Chicago in the early nineteenth century. The visitor center
and restored tavern with period furniture tell the story of
taverns and stagecoach travel for early Michigan residents.
Administered by the Michigan Historical Center, Department of
State. Open May through October. For information call:
(517)467-7401
Keweenaw National Historical Park
Keweenaw National Historical Park was established on October 27,
1992 to commemorate the many stories of copper mining and the
copper mining life on the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan.
Jutting into Lake Superior, the Keweenaw contains the only place
in the world where commercially abundant quantities of pure,
native copper occurred. It has the oldest metal mining heritage
in the western hemisphere -- one which dates back 7,000 years.
It was the site of America's first large scale hard-rock
industrial mining operations. Many of the processes developed
here were fundamental to the success of later mining activity
throughout America. For information call: (800)338-7982
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