Mason County Historical Society

Wanted: Someone to promote history and run a maritime museum!

March 27, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society is expanding its services through the creation of a new position of full-time museum engagement manager. The goal of the job is to elevate visitor experiences, developing engaging marketing strategies and enhancing community connections, according to Rebecca Berringer, executive director of Mason County Historical Society (MCHS). Additionally, the position…

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Flint & Pere Railroad topic of first 2025 Historical Society Winter Speaker Series presentation

January 5, 2025

In December 1874, the Flint & Pere Marquette Railway made its way to Ludington, transforming Mason County. On Thursday, Jan. 9, the Mason County Historical Society will hold its first Winter Speakers series of 2025 with Exploring Mason County’s Railroad Legacy. Speaker Rob Alway will lead a discussion about the sesquicentennial of the railroad and the towns and industries it…

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Historical Society annual meeting will include special announcements

November 19, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society will hold it its 87th annual meeting on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 at the Mason County Historical Society’s downtown Ludington center, 130 E. Ludington Ave. beginning at 6 p.m. The meeting will include a special announcement of recent decisions made by the Board of Directors. It will also include guest speaker Thom Hawley,…

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Wietrzykowski captains the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum

July 15, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Nathan Wietrzykowski has a deep passion for history, particularly maritime history and specifically the history of the local carferries. The 2019 Ludington High School graduate is in his second year as program manager for the Mason County Historical Society. As part of his duties, he is also director of the Port of Ludington Maritime…

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Exploring the old Manistee & Grand Rapids Railroad

April 3, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s Note: On Saturday, June 1, the Mason County Historical Society will host Ghost Tour ’24: Trains, Towns, and Lumber Camps. This bus tour will explore the former Manistee & Grand Rapids Railroad along with ghost towns and former lumber camps that existed along the route. Click here to learn more. A special thanks to Mike…

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