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. Please meet at the specified locations. Tours will be 1 to 1.5 hours and will involve walking on unpaved and uneven surfaces. Register here for your choice of tours.

9 am | 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. .

11 am | 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.

3 pm | 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.

In the event of poor weather conditions, the tours may be rescheduled for July 22. Registrants will be notified of any changes by email. For any questions, contact us at historyliveshere.mhs@gmail.com.

The tours are sponsored by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council.