Welcome and Thanks for Stopping By

The IWRHS is a 503 (c) (3) IRS Recognized Non-Profit

We need volunteers for the 2026 season. (Monday and Tuesday)
Contact: Margaret England IWRHS  Volunteer Coordinator
at: 231-881-2752

EXCITING NEWS: We are excited to announce that a new book on the history of the Inland Water Route is now in print. It is available in:
Hardcover, Paperback, and Kindle editions.
You can purchase it from Amazon. Or from the publisher here.

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FUN new presentation on The Steamer Topinabee. CLICK HERE

Can you Contribute an artifact or information to help tell the History?
🌟 Help Us Preserve the History of the Inland Water Route!

Our mission thrives on the unique perspectives and historical treasures shared by local community members and those who cherish the Water Route.

We are seeking contributions in any form to build a comprehensive historical record. If it relates to the Inland Water Route’s past, we want it! We welcome your:

• Photographs: Vintage shots of Steamers, boats, docks, cottages, businesses, and people.
• Documents: Historical records, Charts, maps, and advertisements.
• Stories & Anecdotes: Personal memories and firsthand accounts.

Your contributions are welcomed with enthusiasm and are vital to preserving this important piece of our regional heritage.
Please respond to: Mark Hill amphihill@gmail.com

Looking for a Gift ?
Consider one of the following:
Inland Water Route Navigational Charts (reproduction),
and,
Our self-published and very popular books (Then Came May and In the Wake of the Topinabee) are available online. [click here]

Sit back, relax, and enjoy this video documenting:
The Maiden Voyage of our Launch: Marilyn Jean

Please consider listening to a wonderful podcast about Railroads and the Inland Water Route. Dave Pott, Charter member and Board Member of the IWRHS and resident expert on all things Railroad in Northern Michigan, is a guest on the Podcast “Tales of Northern Michigan’s Past”, which is hosted by Christopher Struble.
Two episodes: Listen HERE1: and HERE2.

THANK-YOU for peeking in and supporting the IWRHS!

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Updated 6-2026