Learn St. Ignace’s history through the stories of the city’s past residents. Take a glimpse into their lives on curated tours through 3 local cemeteries: Gros Cap, Lakeside, and St. Ignatius Loyola.

July 9, 9am | St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Cemetery (485 Chambers St.) : Once located on State St. near the present-day Shell gas station, the St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Cemetery was relocated to its present location in the early 1900s. Register here for this free, on-site tour.

July 9, 1pm | Lakeside Cemetery (100 Graham Ave.) : Currently under the administration of the City of St. Ignace, Lakeside Cemetery was first established in 1887 by the Lakeside Cemetery Association, who owned it for 115 years.Register here for this free, on-site tour.

July 10, 1pm | Gros Cap Cemetery (1502 US-2) : Gros Cap Cemetery is the Nation’s oldest cemetery still in use. For centuries it has served as the burial grounds for Native Americans, traders, and early pioneers through to residents today and yesteryear. Register here for this free, on-site tour.

This program is sponsored by the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Institute of Library and Museum Services, and the St. Ignace Area Community Foundation.