The
Mason County Historical Society

Events

Soldiers & Tactic of the Revolutionary War presented by Military History Academy | Winter Speaker Series

Soldiers & Tactic of the Revolutionary War presented by Military History Academy | Winter Speaker Series

March 11, 2026    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  Soldiers & Tactic of the Revolutionary War presented by Military History Academy ❄️ Winter Speaker Series Engaging local history talks to warm up your [...]
Mother's Day Weekend

Mother's Day Weekend

May 8, 2026 - May 9, 2026    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mother's Day Weekend Friday, May 8th - Saturday, May 9th Historic White Pine Village is partnering with the Grand Rapids Military History Academy for local [...]
National Maritime Day

National Maritime Day

May 22, 2026 - May 23, 2026    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
National Maritime Day at Port of Ludington Maritime Museum Friday, May 22nd - Saturday, May 23rd In honor of National Maritime Day (declared in 1933), [...]
M&O Railroad Bus Tour

M&O Railroad Bus Tour

May 30, 2026    
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
M&O Railroad Bus Tour  at Historic White Pine Village Saturday, May 30th from 4:00pm - 9:00pm Often called the "Mean & Ornery," the Mason & [...]
Father's Day Weekend / Revolutionary War Encampment

Father's Day Weekend / Revolutionary War Encampment

June 19, 2026 - June 20, 2026    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Father's Day Weekend / Revolutionary War Encampment at Historic White Pine Village Friday, June 19th - Saturday, June 20th from 10:00am - 5:00pm The Military [...]

White Pine Village

Historic White Pine Village offers a living history, family-friendly, fun-filled tour of a late 19th – early 20th-century pioneer village. The Village boasts 30 historic exhibit buildings, including the original 1849 Mason County Courthouse (on the State Register of Historic Places) and an authentic turn-of-the-century steam locomotive, tender car, and the flat car loaded with logs and headed toward the Village’s working sawmill. 

Port of Ludington Maritime Museum

The Port of Ludington Maritime Museum brings history to life with digital storytelling, authentic images and artifacts, and engaging interactive exhibits that entertain, enlighten, and inspire a deeper appreciation for the region’s maritime history. Located in the former U.S. Coast Guard Station, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this family-friendly, three-story museum overlooks Lake Michigan’s wild shoreline, Ludington’s iconic North Pier Light, and the historic carferry Badger, extending the maritime experience beyond its doors in this vacation wonderland. The museum is operated by the Mason County Historical Society, which also operates the nearby Historic White Pine Village.

The
Mason County Historical Society

is a private, non-profit educational organization, formally organized on November 30, 1937.

Mason County Historical Society

INFORMATION

Mason County Emporium & Sweet Shop

Open Tuesday – Saturday

Tuesday – Thursday from 10 am – 5 pm

Friday – Saturday from 10 am – 6 pm

Shop for unique gifts and specialty candies in this vintage-styled emporium. Enjoy a warm rustic atmosphere reflecting life in the “big woods” when settlers first graced our shores.

While shopping discover the history of the Mason County Historical Society, established in 1937, and information about the Society’s three separate museums and various tours.

Museum Combo Pass

Museums Open: May – October

Seniors (60 & Up): $21.00

Adults: $25.00

Youth (4-12): $13.00

3 & Under: Free

Museums & Research Center Combo Pass

Senior: $27.00

Adult: $33.00

Youth (4-12): $20.00

3 & Under: Free

Promotions And

Discounts

Multiple Discounts Do Not Apply

Veterans & AAA Members

$1.00 off admission

Members of the
Mason County Historical Society
(Ludington, Michigan) and the
Manitowoc County Historical Society
Free Entrance

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