This presentation features Stephen D. Tongue, author of Lanterns & Lifeboats - A History of Thunder Bay Island and takes a deeper look into the "cradle" of Alpena's history. It is co-hosted with the Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse Preservation Society (TBILPS). Beginning with the voyage of Le Griffin in 1679, Thunder Bay Island has provided [...]
Marine Science Lightning Talks: Discoveries Across Our Sanctuaries Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM Location: GLMHC Theater, Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center (500 W. Fletcher St, Alpena, MI) Cost: Free & Open to the Public (All Ages Welcome) Join us at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center for a fast-paced, [...]
Celebrate Alpena’s rich nautical history at this year’s Maritime Festival! Returning with an exciting new twist, the festival takes over the waterfront from Friday, August 21 through Sunday, August 23. This year’s lineup features 2-hour tall ship excursions, deck tours, hands-on family activities, Great Lakes exhibitors, the Battle of the Paddles river race and rooftop [...]
🤿 Vintage Dive Days: Double Hose Regulator Experience Step back in diving history Are you a certified scuba diver? Jump in on a unique opportunity to experience classic scuba diving using double-hose regulators as part of the events happening at the 2026 Thunder Bay Maritime Festival. Led by the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI), [...]