2012 Milestone Celebrations in Michigan!

This list comes to you from PromoteMichigan.com  (Thanks, Diana!)

175 Years (1837)

• The State of Michigan (January 26, 1837)

165 Years (1847)

•  Steamer “Phoenix” is lost on Lake Michigan, killing 200. (November 21, 1847)

160 Years (1852)

• Allegan County Fair, Allegan (September 7-15, 2012)

145 Years (1867)

• Big Sable Point Lighthouse, Ludington

125 Years (1887)

• Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island (July 10)

120 Years (1892)

• Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, Mackinaw City
• Squaw Island Lighthouse, Lake Michigan

110 Years (1902)

• Michigan defeated Sanford (49–0) in the very first Rose Bowl game (January 2, 1902)

100 Years (1912)

• North Breakwater Lighthouse, Frankfort
• Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon

95 Years (1917)

• West Michigan Tourist Association, Grand Rapids... hey, that's us!

75 Years (1937)

• Lakeshore Museum Center, Muskegon
• Caberfae Peaks Ski Resort, Cadillac

55 Years (1957)

• Mackinac Bridge opened to automobile traffic, St. Ignace / Mackinaw City (November 1, 1957)

45 Years (1967)

• Gilmore Car Museum, Hickory Corners

30 Years (1982)

• Ranch Rudolf, Traverse City (June 2)... read more about their more than unique history here.
• Music House Museum, Acme... and read more about our to to the Music House here.

25 Years (1987) 

• Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association, Ludington

15 Years (1997 - A Year for Beer)

• Michigan Brewers Guild
• Founders Brewing Company, Grand Rapids
• New Holland Brewing, Holland (June 15-16)

5 Years (2007)

• JW Marriott, Grand Rapids (September)... explore their glorious restaurants here.
• City Flats Hotel, Holland (January)
• Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites, Petoskey (August 17)

1 Year (2011)

•  City Flats Hotel, Grand Rapids (July)