Port Austin Area Historical Society

05/25/2026

Today we honor a local soldier whose final resting place is in Europe. PFC Edward John Perdue was born August 22, 1910, in Grindstone City. He was killed in action on January 24, 1945, in Born, Belgium. His grave is in the American War Cemetery in Henri-Chapelle.

Fields of Honor is a nonprofit organization that has been working since 2007 to keep alive the memory of fallen American liberators. They contacted the history center last year to learn more about Private Perdue, and we were able to provide additional information. Click on the link in the comments to learn more about Private Perdue and the Fields of Honor Foundation.

05/21/2026

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED !! 🙏🏻
Tomorrow is an exciting day as we are getting ready to construct the new gazebo for our market music stage! However, we are short a few helping hands. Care to lend one?! We would sincerely appreciate it. You can send us a direct message or call 989-738-7600. Thank you!

05/21/2026

Turn your extra flowers into support for the history center!

Please think of us as you are thinning your plantings this spring. Just drop off your surplus plants on the east side of our main building any time through June 12. (If you know the color of the plant's flower, please tell us.) Any questions? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for your help!

05/21/2026

We've finished our spring cleaning and we are ready for visitors starting Saturday! May hours: Saturday & Sunday 1–4 pm.

05/21/2026

Check out our June newsletter!

We need your support! The Port Austin History Center is funded solely through volunteer contributions. Our growth would not have been possible without the support of Port Austin Area Historical Society members, and you can join us for as little as $15 per year. Click here to download a membership fo...

05/11/2026

4 Amazing Stories About the Michigan Indian Trails of The Upper Thumb

The first major highways were based on trails Native Americans has used for centuries throughout Michigan.

Here are four tidbits about those trails in Michigan's Upper Thumb.

https://thumbwind.com/2021/07/13/michigan-indian-trails/?fsp_sid=26431

01/29/2026

Winter Carnival Feb. 1 to Feb 12, 1989

01/29/2026