Historic White Pine Village

05/29/2026

Explore Ludington’s deep maritime roots during this guided tour of Lakeview Cemetery, the final resting place of many Great Lakes captains and crew.

Historian Rob Alway leads this fascinating walk through the stories of the men who commanded the iconic carferry fleet and other vessels that defined the Port of Ludington.

Tickets are $35 for this special June 11 event.

Grab your tickets today : https://ow.ly/MNG950YX0K2

05/25/2026

Thank you Shelby State Bank for sponsoring this upcoming event. It should be a great time!
There is a limited amount of tickets left for this event!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mason-oceana-railroad-bus-tour-tickets-1985610643887?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/20/2026

Love railroads? Looking for a great way to spend a summer Saturday? Join us for Touring the Mason & Oceana Railroad: A Bus Tour sponsored by Shelby State Bank! Get your tickets at https://ow.ly/uFf750Z1SVJ

05/19/2026

Check out our local wildlife at the Village Pond today!

We're thinking of naming the larger turtle Shelly, and one of the frogs Kermit.
What names would you give the frogs and turtles? We're open to suggestions!

05/17/2026

Looking for something you can do with the whole family this Memorial Day Weekend? Come visit the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and celebrate National Maritime Day with us! There will be knot tying, harbor viewing, and guided tours (at 11 AM and 3 PM). Each day will have a unique speaker as well! Ben Traverse will speak on Sea Shanty's on Friday and Valerie Van Heest will discuss the Age of Steam on Saturday!

Join us - get your tickets online or at the door!

05/16/2026

There's just TWO weeks left to get tickets for the M&O Railroad Bus Tour on May 30th! Tickets include a bus tour led by Rob Alway, dinner, and a brief presentation from Historical Society president James Jensen. Call, visit, or go online to get your tickets today!

05/16/2026

Next week Friday and Saturday it's National Maritime Weekend and we are celebrating at the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum! Ever wanted a guided tour through the museum? Now's your chance. May 22nd and May 23rd at 11:00 AM and 3:00PM site manager Caleb Ackerman will be offering guided tours through the museum. Tours will take a little over an hour - so please arrive on time! Get your ticket's ahead of time at https://buytickets.at/masoncountyhistoricalsociety/2131504

05/15/2026

We held our first History in Action Day yesterday and it was great to see all the kiddos again! We have schools signed up for the 21st and 28th, so if you'd like to come out and see our volunteers in action, we'd love to have you! 🌲💚🌲

05/14/2026

This Saturday join us at the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum for a presentation on the making of the new documentary "Railroad on Water: The Legend of the SS Badger"! Director and Producer Drayton Blackgrove will be talking about the making of his new feature on Saturday at 1 PM. Be sure to catch the film earlier in the day! For more information about where to watch the film check out this link:

“Railroad on Water: The Legend of the SS Badger,” a new feature-length documentary from Delay In Block Productions, will premiere this spring with special screenings in Michigan and Wisconsin. The film chronicles the history and enduring legacy of the SS Badger—the last coal-fired steamship in...

05/12/2026

Take a dive into local history with our M&O Railroad Bus Tour sponsored by Shelby State Bank!

On May 30th hop on board as we follow the trails left by the "Mean and Ornery" and listen to historian Rob Alway.

Then conclude your evening with dinner and a presentation by James Jensen!

Tickets are going fast so grab yours today at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mason-oceana-railroad-bus-tour-tickets-1985610643887?aff=oddtdtcreator