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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Have you ever thought about what it's like to be an archaeologist? Here's your chance to talk to archaeologists about investigations and artifacts that tell the story of 14,000 years of Michigan history! Archaeologists who work in Michigan will be stationed throughout the first and second floors of the museum where they will tell you about their research, show you some of the artifacts they have found and answer your questions.
Plus!
Admission to this event is free.
Michigan Archaeology Day is brought to you by:
*To support the preservation of archaeological artifacts and sites, no monetary values will be provided at this event.
Photograph of the Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Project courtesy of Western Michigan University.
The Michigan History Museum—one of the Michigan History Center's museums and historic sites—is located in the east wing of the Michigan Library and Historical Center in Downtown Lansing. Sunday admission and weekend parking are free. Read more Michigan History Museum visitor information.
We invite you to explore our online calendar, where you'll find all Michigan History Center events throughout the state.
Updated 09/01/2023
702 W. Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, Michigan, 48915Start: October 07, 2023 10:00 AM
End: October 07, 2023 4:00 PM
Have you ever thought about what it's like to be an archaeologist? Here's your chance to talk to archaeologists about investigations and artifacts that tell the story of 14,000 years of Michigan history! Archaeologists who work in Michigan will be stationed throughout the first and second floors of the museum where they will tell you about their research, show you some of the artifacts they have found and answer your questions.
Plus!
Admission to this event is free.
Michigan Archaeology Day is brought to you by:
*To support the preservation of archaeological artifacts and sites, no monetary values will be provided at this event.
Photograph of the Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Project courtesy of Western Michigan University.
The Michigan History Museum—one of the Michigan History Center's museums and historic sites—is located in the east wing of the Michigan Library and Historical Center in Downtown Lansing. Sunday admission and weekend parking are free. Read more Michigan History Museum visitor information.
We invite you to explore our online calendar, where you'll find all Michigan History Center events throughout the state.
Updated 09/01/2023