PHOTO COURTESY OF CITY OF LUDINGTON
Ludington, Michigan, kicked off its 150th anniversary celebration on March 22, 2023 with a sesquicentennial event to mark the occasion that included a historical presentation, music and speeches. The sesquicentennial will continue to be recognized with a series of events and activities throughout the year, including the primary celebration – Love Ludington – on the weekend of June 9-11, 2023, which will include a downtown street party, live music, food vendors, fireworks, historic tours and anniversary celebrations for two other Ludington icons – House of Flavors at 75 years and the S.S. Badger at 70 years.
“This will be an exciting year of celebration as we commemorate Ludington’s sesquicentennial,” said Ludington Mayor Mark Barnett. “We have a full schedule of events designed for everyone to enjoy, whether you love Ludington as a resident or a visitor. We encourage you to learn more about our history and how it has created who we are today as a city.”
Additional events include Ludington’s Lumbering Heritage on April 20, Sesquicentennial Concert featuring the Scottville Clown Band June 14, Maritime Heritage Day August 12, Cemetery Walk August 26, “Trial of the Century: Mason County-Style” September 23, and the Sesquicentennial Ball October 7.
“Ludington was built from the woods and continues to thrive today on the water,” said Rebecca Berringer, executive director of the Mason County Historical Society. “Our lumber barons are the ‘angels of Ludington’ – what they created and left behind allows us to be who we are today, which you will see at many of our events.”
Visit the brand new website – ludington150.com – for more information on events, activities and historical information.
