Come along as we dive in and explore Alpena’s maritime heritage with Sarah Morrison, Outreach Specialist with NOAA and the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Sarah shares how NOAA works to preserve Lake Huron’s historic shipwrecks and protect its waters for future generations.
At the heart of it all is the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center—Alpena’s year-round, free-to-enter museum where history comes alive. Walk the deck of a full-scale schooner, feel the power of a Lake Huron storm, or “swim” over a shipwreck through interactive dive tubes—all nestled along the picturesque Thunder Bay River.
Join us as we discover how preservation, hands-on exhibits, and outdoor experiences all come together at this one-of-a-kind Alpena destination.