The website states that it explores the "places, people, and objects that together tell the story of military activity in the Upper Great Lakes from first contact to now." One of its features is The Big Board, an interactive map that resembles History Pin. This map displays military sites across the Upper Great Lakes with color coded pins, covering aircraft, artillery, battles, installations, monuments, naval activity, and notable people. With over 450 pins, the map is densely populated, and one needs to zoom in to see them. Clicking on a category or a specific pin leads to detailed articles about each topic.
I could spend hours learning more about Michigan's military history. Of course, I had to click on the pin for Fort Custer! Clicking on the pin gives you a pop up of what articles can be found on the website.
If you prefer to search by topic, the website provides articles organized by subject. These include major conflicts such as the War of 1812, the Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Cold War, and Vietnam, as well as thematic categories like aircraft, artillery, battles, installations, monuments, naval history, and key historical figures.
There are pages and pages of articles capturing the Upper Great Lakes military history. MHUGL provides a valuable tool for both casual history enthusiasts and serious researchers. Whether you are exploring broad topics or diving deep into specific events, like Fort Custer’s history, the website is informational. For anyone interested in the military past of the Upper Great Lakes, this site is a must-visit.
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