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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Since 2018, the Michigan Freedom Trail Commission and the Michigan History Center have marked September, International Underground Railroad Month, with programs that bring together people from a variety of disciplines, industries, organizations and walks of life to discuss and explore the history and legacy of the Underground Railroad in Michigan.
Each September, the Michigan Freedom Trail Commission hosts a Heritage Gathering. The gathering offers individuals and communities with the opportunity to learn about Michigan's Underground Railroad heritage through presentations and networking.
Save the date for the 2025 Heritage Gathering! Join us on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at the Detroit Public Library Main Branch for a day of learning and community.
This year's theme is "Old Stories of Freedom from Detroit." The gathering will explore the strong Underground Railroad network in Detroit, plus stories of freedom seekers, rescues and liberation.
The registration fee is $16 and covers the cost of lunch. Register today!
For questions or more information, contact Sheri Giffin at GiffinS@michigan.gov.
Learn more about the 2025 Heritage Gathering presentations below.