Grand Ledge Chamber of Commerce
| Unearth a Story — Illustrated History of the Soo Locks |
Date/Time
6/3/2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Eastern
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Eastern
Event Type(s)
Community Calendar
Event Description
The construction of the Soo Locks, connecting Lake Superior to the lower Great Lakes, was a massive undertaking! Deep dive into the history of the Soo Locks with Chief Park Ranger Michelle Briggs. This presentation uses historic photos dating back to the 1860s to review the construction of the eight locks built on the St. Mary’s River and put them into the context of world and US events. This presentation also includes an update on the 9th navigation lock currently being built.
Location
Setting: In-Person
Grand Ledge Area District Library
131 E. Jefferson St.
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
UNITED STATES
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Grand Ledge Area District Library
131 E. Jefferson St.
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
UNITED STATES
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Contact Person
Stefanie Black
(phone: 517-627-7014)
(phone: 517-627-7014)
Details
The construction of the Soo Locks, connecting Lake Superior to the lower Great Lakes, was a massive undertaking! Deep dive into the history of the Soo Locks with Chief Park Ranger Michelle Briggs. This presentation uses historic photos dating back to the 1860s to review the construction of the eight locks built on the St. Mary’s River and put them into the context of world and US events. This presentation also includes an update on the 9th navigation lock currently being built.
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