Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum in Mackinaw, Michigan, is an interesting maritime museum that is open for public tours and unique group events. Home to Icebreaker Mackinaw Wagb-83, visitors to our maritime museum can learn about the illustrious career of this icebreaking ship that was also used during World War II, and visitors are able to view the mess deck, captain's quarters, bridge, engine room and many more interesting sights. Educational tours to Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum is a fun, hands-on experience and an excellent opportunity to learn about knot tying, ice breaking, maritime history and more. And our gift shop has the perfect memento as a reminder of your exciting visit to our maritime museum. READ MORE

The Tahquamenon Logging Museum in Newberry, Michigan offers a fun and educational visit with logging equipment and displays showcasing how loggers worked back in the day. Come learn about the logging camps and the means that were used to get big timber out the woods to the mills, the have many old photographs and memorabilia and equipment restored, some to the original condition. The Tahquamenon Logging Museum has a museum gift store for souvenirs and regularly hold events including music festivals and Lumberjack breakfasts, they also have campsites to stay in, come enjoy a fascinating visit and learn about the history of the logging industry.READ MORE

The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum in Paradise, Michigan was created by divers, teachers and educators to showcase and document historic shipwrecks in eastern Lake Superior, near Whitefish Point in Michigan’s scenic Upper Peninsula. This non-profit organisation has two museums on historic properties, and the mission of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society is to preserve, collect and study the material culture of the Great lakes. Visit the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum - Whitefish Point Light Station, the Historic U.S. Weather Bureau Building built in 1899, the Crews Quarters at Whitefish Point and Soo Locks with their 155 years of maritime history, where freighters, barges, tugboats and more traverse the 21-foot drop between Lake Superior and Lake Huron every day. They offer group classes and tours, and small groups can stay at the historic 1923 USCG Crews Quarters Building with private rooms available for rental. The Shipwreck Coast Museum Store features unique nautical gifts, books and videos, exclusive prints, lighthouse collectibles, come for a fascinating visit.READ MORE

The Port of Pascagoula is a deep water port with modern facilities and full service for handling cargo located in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The port has two harbors, the Pascagoula River Harbor in the West, and the Bayou Casotte Harbor in the East moving in excess of 33 million tons of cargo through their channels annually. There are a combination of private and public terminals and the port is operated by the Jackson County Port Authority. The Port of Pascagoula is the largest seaport in Mississippi and features 42 ft and 38 ft deep channels, short distances to shipping lanes, weather protected rail operations, and extremely competitive rates and a flexible labor force.READ MORE

The Round Island Lighthouse Preservation Society in Pascagoula, Mississippi is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the lighthouse, which was erected on the south side of Round Island, off the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, in 1859. Damaged by several hurricanes over time, the lighthouse base was relocated to a new location at the foot of the Pascagoula River Bridge on U.S. Highway 90 entering the city, and is now protected from storm winds and erosion. Today the Round Island Lighthouse serves as a welcoming beacon and attraction for boaters and all who visit. Purchase some of the products available including coffee mugs and coozies, t-shirts, art works and prints to assist the Round Island Lighthouse Preservation Society with much needed funding.READ MORE

The Kowloon Walled City Park is one of the oldest and most significant historic sites in the territory, used by imperial officials in the 15th century and later fortified in 1668. Around 1810, a small fort was added and later a wall garrison city was constructed to shore up maritime defences of China, following the British occupation of Hong Kong Island, and massive stone walls with six watchtowers and four gates enclosed the area. The Kowloon Walled City Park went through a fascinating history through the war, after which high rise tenements mushroomed on the site, and the walled city became a haven for drug dealers, criminal hide-outs, vice dens and even cheap, unlicensed dentists. The decision was taken by the Chinese authorities to build the area into a park, and during clearing many relics were unearthed and incorporate into the design or preserved as exhibits. Today the Kowloon Walled City Park covers 31,000 square metres, and is divided into 8 scenic zones.READ MORE

The Racine Heritage Museum in Racine, Wisconsin has an extensive range of artifacts, home to over 200,000 and an archival collection documenting the area's economic and cultural history. Exhibits highlight some of the popular inventions produced in southeastern Wisconsin like food mixers, military tanks, floor polish, Horlick's malted milk and more, and you can uncover Racine County’s Underground Railroad: secret hiding places and narrow escapes of abolitionist activity during the years leading to the Civil War. The Racine County Sports Hall of Fame included artifacts, videos and photographic content of the athletic excellence and sportsmanship of the sports hero's from Racine County. The Racine Heritage Museum has a museum shop and gift store, student and adult programs and even has a ca. 300 BCE Egyptian mummy, their oldest artifact, come for a fascinating journey into the stories of the diverse people and their culture from yesteryear.READ MORE

Racine Zoo in Racine, Wisconsin currently cares for approximately 100 different species of animals and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, maintaining a staff of 25 employees which include animal care specialists, administration, and facility managers. The zoo is an ideal location for events including reunions, birthday parties and even weddings, and for smaller groups is perfect for picnic parties. Activities here include a life animal program in the Helen Ireland Wildlife Theater, and at the Benstead Discovery Center you can learn about reptiles and amphibians, come face to face with the world's tallest animals at the North Shore Bank Giraffe encounters. There are camel encounters, a Barnyard safari, Norco Aviary, Playzoo Playground, the Robinson Crusoe Adventureland Playground and a Zoo Choo express, it's all here for good times and learning. Racine Zoo also hosts the Animal Crackers concert series, offers field trips and much more, come for a magical day out.READ MORE

Wind Point Lighthouse in Racine, Wisconsin offers tower climbs with the opportunity to climb the 11 stories to the top of the lighthouse, and a visit to the restored Fog Horn Building which is a museum showcasing the maritime history of Racine and the Great Lakes Basin. There's a museum gift shop with souvenirs, t-shirts, hats, photos and more, also available for purchase on-line. The restored Fuel House tells the story of the historic role it played in supporting the Lighthouse, and the Memorial Brick Garden on the grounds supports educational efforts. Wind Point Lighthouse also offers educational programs, and private group tours, and welcomes local schools, Scouts and other groups, come for a fascinating journey into the history of the lighthouse.READ MORE

Kingsville Historical Park in Kingsville, Ontario is a military museum pertaining to the sacrifices of the men and women in the military, and provides information for future generations, including the contributions of early settlers and native Canadians. Home of the restored late 1800 rangelight and the Charlie Campbell Museum, here visitors can view the artifacts and information of the Essex County residents from 1861 to the present. The Kingsville Historical Park research Library contains numerous volumes of donated Research material available upon request, and the exhibits cover collections regarding the United Empire Loyalists and artifacts and information on the People of Essex County. READ MORE