Things to do in Muskegon County, Muskegon County: The Best Historic Sites

November 3, 2021 Moriah Teneyck

Discover the best top things to do in Muskegon County, United States including Hackley and Hume Historic Site, USS LST 393, Scolnik House of the Depression Era, The Caboose Museum, Meinhardi Museum.
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1. Hackley and Hume Historic Site

484 W Webster Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440-1046 +1 231-722-7578 [email protected] http://www.lakeshoremuseum.org/project/hackley-hume
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Hackley and Hume Historic Site

The Hackley and Hume Historic Site features the restored homes of Muskegon's most well-known lumber barons with outstanding wood carving, stained glass windows, and period furnishings. A guided tour of the homes offers visitors a look at life in the late 1800s and early 1900s. During the summer months, there are often games on the lawn for our young visitors. The Site is open from May to October. With select dates in November and December for Holiday Tours.

Reviewed By 922susannel - Boca Raton, United States

Three cheers for this exceptional tour for the Hackley/Hume tour. The homes are stunning and one really develops an appreciation for the craftsmanship that went into building these gorgeous homes. As an added bonus, the visitor is also welcomed into Firehouse and Depression Era museums! I recommend this tour 100%!

2. USS LST 393

560 Mart St, Muskegon, MI 49440-1044 +1 231-730-1477 http://www.lst393.org/index.html
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USS LST 393

USS LST 393 Veterans Museum is on board a historic World War II warship. It contains thousands of artifacts and can be toured May-September.

Reviewed By gpduf - Tebay, United Kingdom

I served on an LST during the Vietnam war as a Marine, LST1144, the USS Washtenaw County. Getting to go through one again, realizing how small and cheap they are was an eye opener. As 'something to do,' the museum onboard is excellent, crawling around the boat is great and there is a submarine to visit nearby as well. They show films on the deck in summer though I am not sure about during COVID. This is a great visit for families of veterans and an interest in the military or in military history.

3. Scolnik House of the Depression Era

504 W Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440-1033 +1 231-722-7578 http://www.lakeshoremuseum.org/project/scolnik-house-of-the-depression-era/
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Scolnik House of the Depression Era

Reviewed By MidwestKathM - Detroit, United States

Set inside one of the houses in a historic neighborhood, this museum shows what life was like during the Great Depression. Originally a single-family house, it had been adapted by its owner to rent out the upstairs, so the original spiral staircase and other features no longer exist. The house is furnished in the period, with magazines and music and games. You can see how food was handled in the kitchen, how laundry was done (we had quite the discussion about the washboard as we still used one in our house some 30 years after the Depression), and how the bedrooms were furnished. Quite interesting! We were the only two in the house during our time there. It's a self-guided tour, but the docent took us around. Masks required.

4. The Caboose Museum

124 W Hanson St, Whitehall, MI 49461-1028 +1 231-893-4585 http://www.whitelake.org/business/the-caboose-museum/
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The Caboose Museum

5. Meinhardi Museum

124 W Hanson St, Whitehall, MI 49461-1028 +1 231-893-4585 http://www.whitelake.org/business/meinhardi-museum/
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Meinhardi Museum

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