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2022 Pure Michigan Milestone Celebrations!

Dianna Stampfler , , ,

Michigan was founded on January 26, 1837 as the 26th state of the United States of America…making this year our state’s 185th Birthday!

Each year, Promote Michigan compiles a list of tourism and hospitality related businesses celebrating milestones like a 5th, 15th, 50th, 100th (or more) anniversary.

Here is the 2022 list…

250 Years (1782)

  • Fort Mackinac, Mackinac Island

225 Years (1797)

  • The very first lock on the St. Mary’s River was constructed on the north shore to provide passage for trade canoes. This lock was destroyed by American forces during the War of 1812 and cargoes once again had to be unloaded, hauled over land and reloaded until a new lock opened in 1855.

190 Years (1832)

  • Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse, Alpena

185 Years (1837)

  • Wiard’s Orchard, Ypsilanti

170 Years (1852)

  • Allegan County Fair
  • Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Northport
  • Ontonagon Light, Lake Superior

165 Years (1857)

  • Charity Island Lighthouse, Lake Huron

155 Years (1867)

  • Ada Covered Bridge, Ada
  • Big Sable Point Lighthouse, Ludington
  • Bois Blanc Island Lighthouse
  • Gull Rock Lighthouse, Lake Superior
  • Sand Point Lighthouse, Escanaba
  • South Fox Island Lighthouse, Lake Michigan
  • City of Montague
  • Village of Pentwater (Founded March 16, 1867)

140 Years (1882)

  • Passage Island Light, Isle Royale
  • Stannard Rock Lighthouse, Lake Superior

135 Years (1887)

  • Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island
  • Langley Covered Bridge, Centreville
  • Menominee Pier Light

130 Years (1892)

  • Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant
  • Seul Choix Point Lighthouse, Gulliver
  • Squaw Island Lighthouse, Lake Michigan

125 Years (1897)

  • Forty Mile Point Lighthouse, Rogers Township

120 Years (1902)

  • The Rosemont Inn, Marshall

115 Years (1907)

  • Boyne City (Incorporated)

105 Years (1917)

  • Blue Water Area Chamber
  • Clair County Public Library System
  • West Michigan Tourist Association (founded as Michigan Tourist & Resort Association)

100 Years (1922)

  • Caruso’s Candy Kitchen, Dowagiac
  • The Cherry Hut, Beulah

95 Years (1927)

  • Caravan Gift Shop, Ann Arbor
  • Martin Reef Lighthouse, Lake Huron

85 Years (1937)

  • Double JJ Ranch & Golf Resort, Rothbury
  • Lakeshore Museum Center, Lansing
  • Weber’s Boutique Hotel, Ann Arbor

75 Years (1947)

  • Boyne Mountain, Boyne Falls
  • Kilwin’s Chocolate, Petoskey
  • Monroe County Fair, Monroe
  • Mouillee Waterfoul Festival, Whitwam
  • Pentwater Civic Band Concerts
  • Round Island Passage Light, Mackinac Island

70 Years (1952)

  • Knight’s Steakhouse, Ann Arbor

65 Years (1957) 

  • Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville
  • Mackinac Bridge, Mackinaw City – St. Ignace
  • Leelanau Historical Museum, Leland

60 Years (1962)

  • L’Anse Golf Club

55 Years (1967)

  • Coloma Glad Peach Festival
  • Craig Lake State Park, Champion
  • Meridian Baseline State Park, Pleasant Lake

50 Years (1972)

  • Impression 5 Science Center, Lansing
  • J. Petter Galleries, Saugatuck
  • Michigan Museum Association
  • Tabor Hill Winery, Buchanan
  • Zanner’s Ice Cream Shoppe, Au Gres

45 Years (1978)

  • Leelanau Cellars, Omena
  • Young Americans Dinner Theater, Harbor Springs
  • Ypsilanti Heritage Festival, Ypsilanti

40 Years (1982)

  • Christmas in Ida Festival

35 Years (1987)

  • Lake Michigan Circle Tour
  • Michigan Vintage Volkswagen Car Club
  • Northern Michigan Antique Flywheelers Show, Walloon Lake

30 Years (1992)

  • Bowers Harbor Vineyard, Traverse City (Old Mission Peninsula)
  • Michigan Festivals & Events Association Annual Conference
  • Round Barn Winery, Brewery & Distillery, Baroda

25 Years (1997)

  • Atwater Brewery, Detroit
  • Dark Horse Brewing, Marshall
  • East Lansing Film Festival
  • Founders Brewing, Grand Rapids
  • Hidden Garden Cottages & Suites, Saugatuck
  • Michigan Brewers Guild
  • Moomer’s Ice Cream, Traverse City
  • Mountain Town Station, Mt. Pleasant
  • North Peak Brewing, Traverse City
  • Old Boys’ Brewhouse, Spring Lake
    River Raisin Independence Festival, Monroe

20 Years

  • Blue Dress Barn, Benton Harbor
  • Blues by the Bay, Tawas
  • Ford Field (home of the Detroit Lions was complete)
  • Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail, Southwest Michigan
  • Saugatuck Center for the Arts, Saugatuck

15 Years (2007)

  • 45 North Winery & Vineyards, Lake Leelanau
  • Black Star Farms, Traverse City (Old Mission Peninsula)
  • Cottage & Lakefront Living Show, Novi
  • Four Winds Casino, New Buffalo
  • JW Marriott, Grand Rapids
  • Rose Valley Winery, Rose City
  • Tri City Brewing, Bay City
  • Two Lads Winery, Traverse City (Old Mission Peninsula)
  • Valentine Distilling, Ferndale

10 Years (2011)

  • Beards Brewery, Petoskey
  • The Buck Burger & Brews, St. Joseph
  • Buy Nearby Weekend, Statewide
  • Grand Rapids Brewing Company, Grand Rapids
  • Harmony Brewing, Grand Rapids
  • Rochester Mills Production Brewery, Auburn Hills
  • Scooters Café & Pizzeria, Saugatuck
  • The Filling Station, Traverse City
  • Two James Spirits, Detroit
  • White Flame Brewing, Hudsonville

5 Years (2017)

  • Hop & Vine Inn, Fennville