Father Marquette National Memorial
Explore Fayette Historic Townsite, a former iron-making town in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Explore Fort Wilkins and the Copper Harbor Lighthouses in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to learn about people and events that shaped this region.
Explore the state’s 19th-century logging era at Hartwick Pines Logging Museum.
The museum has exhibits on everything from the CCC's role in planting trees and building roads to its impact on the environment.
The Mann House and its contents illustrate typical family life in the 1880s.
The house is under extensive renovation and is closed to the public. Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia Dent Grant, lived in this Detroit house from 1849 to 1850.
The Michigan Iron Industry Museum is a great place to learn about the history of Michigan's iron industry.
Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park protects and interprets Michigan’s largest known collection of early Native American teachings carved in stone.
The Tawas Point Lighthouse is a fascinating attraction for maritime buffs and an exciting destination for birdwatchers.
This secret network aided thousands of people on their journey to freedom.
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The manufacturer of Michigan Historical Markers recommends washing the marker twice per year with mild soap (i.e. dish detergent) and water and a soft bristle brush. The spring and late fall would be most advisable. It is imperative that the soap be mild and the brush soft so as not to abrade the surface of the marker.
Additionally, care should be taken not to damage the posts with lawn mowers, snow blowers, weed trimmers, etc. Constant contact with machinery may cause the aluminum skin on the posts to split and peel.
The Michigan Historical Commission recommends planting a small flower bed around the base of the marker or adding landscaping in order to discourage close contact with machines.
After many years, a historical marker may begin to show wear. Do not paint the marker yourself! If it needs to be refinished, contact the Marker Coordinator at 517-331-7374 or DavisM1@Michigan.gov. The marker must be shipped to the manufacturer, where the surface will be stripped and repainted. The result will be a "like-new" historical marker.
New posts are available for purchase at any time.
Please consult the Michigan Historical Marker price list for current pricing on marker refinishing and posts.
The Michigan Historical Commission has established a small fund to assist with marker repairs and replacement. Please consult the Marker Repair and Replacement Fund policy before filling out the Marker Repair and Replacement Fund application.
Updated 03/15/2021