SAULT STE. MARIE — One of the most recognizable aspects of Sault Ste. Marie is the 500-foot freighter permanently docked in downtown Sault, which is also home to one of the most comprehensive museums ...

The National Museum of the Great Lakes is launching a free virtual book club exploring regional history and culture. Here's how you can take part.

TOLEDO, Ohio — The National Museum of the Great Lakes (NMGL) announced its 2025 fall lecture series lineup, featuring historical talks and presentations on Great Lakes history. In a press release, ...

Mar. 16—WHITEFISH POINT, Michigan — After 132 years, the final resting place of the 300-foot steel steamer Western Reserve has been discovered roughly 60 miles northwest of Whitefish Point in Lake ...

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Great Lakes’ frigid fresh water used to keep shipwrecks so well preserved that divers could see dishes in the cupboards. Downed planes that spent decades underwater were left ...

It was far from the deadliest shipwreck in the history of the Great Lakes. But none are more enduring. Nov. 10 marks the 50th anniversary of the loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald, a 729-foot ore carrier ...

Explore the life and work of American author Michael Schumacher, known for his acclaimed biographies and writings on Great ...

WHITEFISH POINT — The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society received the “Superior Award” from the Historical Society of Michigan (HSM), one of the oldest historical societies in the country. The ...

The Great Lakes have a rich history of ghost stories and maritime lore. Lake Superior's "Shipwreck Coast" is known for numerous shipwrecks and ghost ship sightings. The SS Bannockburn, a vanished ...

Two museum representatives will present programs this month at Marvin Memorial Library, 29 W. Whitney Ave., Shelby. "Shelby Tokens, Coins and More" will be featured Monday at 6 p.m. A representative ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — From summertime beach fun to the famous brewing company, the Great Lakes have made a name for themselves in a variety of ways. However, not everyone pictures its long history in trading ...