News







Opening in May!





The S.S. City of Milwaukee is open for guided tours, overnight lodging and event rentals!  Plus, our U.S. Coast Guard Acacia self-guided tours are back!  Make one stop, see two historic ships!
(opening May 4th)

And every October, the S.S. City of Milwaukee transforms into


http://www.manisteesghostship.com
Manistee'sGhost Ship 








On Saturday September 9, Ghostship sponsored popcorn for the 7:30 showing of It at The Vogue Theatre.
Look at our beautiful logo displayed on the big screen!












 

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ACACIA NEWS


Acacia Reunion
July 26th and 27th 2018

We will be offering rooms on the City of Milwaukee at a reduced rate of $55.00 for a double bed and $30.00 for a single bunk room per night.
If you choose to stay on the Acacia we will be offering a $15.00 a night stay. We will also post a list for local hotels and phone numbers.
Volunteers stay free on the Acacia so if you would like to help out on maintenance while you're visiting, your room is free. If you choose the volunteer route and want to stay on the City of Milwaukee, we will have selected rooms set aside for you.
We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible. We will be taking reservations for our regular overnight also so be sure to reserve as early as you can. 
Phone # 231-723-3587





USCGC Acacia installing lines summer 2017


  


Bed & Breakfast



History Corner



Jan 14, 2000. The SS City of Milwaukee is moved from Frankfort/Alberta to Manistee.
November 11, 1978-City of Milwaukee steamed to Elberta to begin working on the Ann Arbor route.
November 22, 1978-The City of Milwaukee was chartered to the Ann Arbor Railroad Co. and started the Frankfort, MI -Kewaunee, WI service.

Muskegon Chronicle, "A special train brought several hundred business executives, public officials and railroad men [from] Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan to [the Manitowoc Shipbuilding yards] to witness the launching...Following the launching, the Manitowoc Shipbuilding corporation was host to 300 guests at luncheon in the Hotel Manitowoc.  The 'City of Milwaukee' will make daily round trips between Milwaukee and Grand Haven until spring when its Michigan port will be Muskegon where a new carferry terminal and harbor developments are being completed."







Lexis Corner



Lexi is super excited to share her favorite things.
Right now, her favorite thing is the new super collectible Teeny Tys which we will be selling in the giftshop this season.
These are perfect for our smaller visitors who want a cute souvenir that they can afford to buy themselves.
 

S.S. City of Milwaukee - National Historic Landmark


Thank you for your support of the
    S.S. City of Milwaukee and USCGC Acacia!