Last year's 100th sailing was historic and exciting, and featured more than 300 boats competing in the milestone race.

On this day in Michigan history, July 10, 1887, the Grand Hotel opened its doors on Mackinac Island. The hotel was built in ...

MACKINAC ISLAND, MI - A big Main Street hotel linked to one of the most interesting characters in Mackinac Island’s history has new owners - a Grosse Pointe couple who in the last year have ...

History of Mackinac Island . Tourism has been a major industry here since the 19th century, but the island's history stretches back much further than that.

Mackinac State Historic Parks is set to undergo significant infrastructure improvements thanks to a $35 million appropriation ...

Porter, the now-retired director of Mackinac State Historic Parks, writes that Rome Murdick was the first person on the island to make fudge on marble slabs, which gave the product a singular ...

Discover the rich history of the Murdick family and their iconic fudge shop on Mackinac Island, from its 1887 beginnings to its lasting impact on Michigan tourism and confectionery traditions.

At Baldwin Community Schools, we are committed to providing outside-the-classroom learning opportunities that help prepare ...

Mackinac Island's long history of fudge-making. Posted: June 13, 2025 | Last updated: June 13, 2025. Fudge has been made in the tourist town of Mackinac Island, Michigan, for over 150 years.