Monthly Archives: June, 2009
Thank you AAA
Thank you AAA. As if the anniversary of birth of our great nation isn’t enough to celebrate on the 4th of July. AAA has added to our bliss by voting Grand Hotel one of the top ten historic hotels in America. The oldest and arguably most trusted US Auto Club polled their 65 inspectors and [...]
Lilac Time on Mackinac Island
Friends: Today on Mackinac Island there was something in the air besides the familiar smell of horses and the sweet smell of fudge. The doors to the Parlor of Grand Hotel are open and the fragrance of lilacs fill the house. Lilacs have long been associated with Mackinac Island. Many believe the lilacs arrived with [...]
A Bellman Returns
Friends: As Historian , I am always in search of information and historic images of Mackinac Island and Grand Hotel. There are many avenues of research available but none can compare to first hand, eyewitness accounts of history. Over the years I have learned so much from returning guests and former employees. Their first hand [...]
Tulips and Lilac on Mackinac
Friends: We all know Mackinac Island is famous for it’s lilacs. In fact, the 60th annual lilac festival starts today, June 5 and culminates with a horse drawn parade featuring floats, marching bands, and of course the 2009 Lilac Queen on Sunday, June 14, 2009. We also know that Holland Michigan is home of an [...]
