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. Tours will be 1 to 1.5 hours.

9am | 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.

1pm | St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Cemetery (458 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.

4pm | 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.

Through funding from the Michigan Arts & Culture Council, these tours are free to attend. Registration is recommended, but not required. Click here to register for individual or all tours.