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Alden B. Dow Home, Studio and Archives
Home of the architect and a National Historic Landmark in Midland, Michigan. Includes information on tours, research opportunities, historical information and related links.
Calumet Theater
A National Historic Landmark, site contains history of the theater as well as current information about events and tickets.
Courthouse Square Association
National Register. 1885 Eaton County Courthouse, now home of the Courthouse Square Association. Preserving the history of the County through exhibits and programs.
Covered Bridges of Michigan
Gallery and history of the few remaining covered bridges in the state.
Cranbrook House and Gardens
Bloomfield Hills. A National Historic Site. Photographs, links to location map and Cranbrook's site.
Fayette Historic Townsite, Upper Peninsula of Mich
Garden, Michigan. Once a bustling industrial community which manufactured charcoal pig iron, now a ghost town of 19 structures and a state park. Contains history, photographs and links.
Fort Mackinac
Overlooking the Straits of Mackinac. Constructed during the American Revolution, today the original restored fort is a National Historic Landmark. Site contains history, photographs, map, and tour information.
Fort Wilkins Historic Complex and State Park
This well-preserved 19th-century military post and lighthouse was built in 1844 to keep the peace during Michigan's Copper Boom. Illustrated history and visitor information.
Grand Hotel
Mackinac Island. The world's largest summer hotel since 1887. Placed on the National Register in 1989.
Historic City of Manistee, Michigan
This river port on the National Historic Register offers a 1.5 mile riverwalk, trolley tours, historic pier, catwalk and lighthouse, bandshell on the river.
Historic Fort Wayne
Detroit's 3rd and only remaining fort, contains the original 1848 limestone barracks building, the 1845 Star Fort , the restored Commanding Officers House and Spanish American War Guardhouse, two large parade grounds, several Officers houses and support buildings built between the 1880s and 1940s, and a mound constructed by Native Americans that is nearly 1000 years old.
Mann House
Concord. State park that features a Victorian home, and demonstrates life in the late 19th and early 20th century.
Marshall Historical Society
Historic structures include the Honolulu House, GAR Hall, Capitol Hill School, the Governor's Mansion, and the US Postal Museum. Includes information on Marshall's home tours.
Michigan Barn Preservation Network
An organization promoting appreciation, preservation and rehabilitation of Michigan barns, farmsteads and rural communities.
Michigan State Capitol
Lansing, October 5, 1992. Contains history and in depth description of the building and its restoration.
Michigan's National Historic Landmarks
A description and listing with links to all of the National Historic Landmarks in Michigan.
Mine Shafts of Michigan
Historic and contemporary photographs from Michigan Technological University of mine shaft structures from Copper Country copper mines and Iron Range mines.
Mount Clemens Train Depot
Interior and exterior photographs of this 1859 depot. Thomas Edison once saved the station agent's child from death here and the agent taught him telegraphy in appreciation. The depot is restored to its 1900 appearance and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is part of the Michigan Transit Museum.
Norton Mound Group
Grand Rapids vicinity. This is one of the best preserved Hopewellian burial centers in the country and one of the most important archaeological sites in Michigan.
Pewabic Pottery
A National Historic Landmark, founded in 1903. Pewabic is now dedicated to the preservation of the Arts & Crafts ideals and contemporary ceramic arts. Site has history, museum, studio, exhibitions, and store.
The Henry Ford Estate
This National Historic Landmark at Fair Lane, Dearborn preserves, collects, restores, interprets and manages the estate. Includes history, tour, gift shop, and maps.
The Turner-Dodge House
The Classical Revival, 1903 home is a National Historic Site whose families were instrumental in the development of the State Capitol and Michigan.
Waterford Township Historical Society
We are dedicated to restoring, preserving and conserving the history and artifacts of Waterford. Presents history through exhibits in the Hatchery House, Log Cabin, Playhouse, Caboose and other buildings.
West Michigan Covered Bridges
A map, history, photos and directions to 10 covered bridges in West Michigan, four of which are listed as historic bridges in our state.