Heritage Days at the Port of Monroe
The Port of Monroe is proud to present “Heritage Days” a one-of-a-kind event celebrating the Port’s rich history of transportation. The Port represents the largest concentration of intermodal assets anywhere in southeast Michigan and will utilize those connections to bring together an iconic lineup of historic transportation pieces through land, water, and air.
What’s happening…
The tugboat Georgia is stationed at the Port of Monroe and provides ship assistance and icebreaking services to vessels calling on the Port’s facilities. This tug, built in 1897, is the oldest operating tugboat in the entire world and will be available for viewing at the Port’s turning basin dock.
Joining the Georgia at the Port will be…
The steam locomotive Pere Marquette 1225, operated by the Steam Railroad Institute of Owosso, MI is scheduled to make an appearance.
The Yankee Air Museum out of Willow Run Airport will be flying their B-17 and B-25 bomber over the port. (Saturday only)
The Commemorative Air Force’s Rise Above Squadron will be performing an aerial display with their P-51C Mustang.
The Lake Erie Warbirds will display their operating WWII-era TBM Avenger.
The iconic Theodore TOO tugboat.
Other attractions at the Port will include…
Great Lakes Towing Damen-class tugboat
Port of Monroe and DRM equipment
The Michigan Steam Engine & Threshers Club from Mason, MI will have several of their live steam engines on display.
The Midland Antique Engine Association will be displaying dozens of antique tractors and sharing their storied history.
Mike Oberloier’s Wixom Lake Steam shovel restoration display.
1960’s era hydroplane with twin Allison engines from a World War 2 P-38 Lightning.
Classic cars and military vehicles
Vendors from the maritime, rail, aviation and historical society industries
And more! Please note all displays are subject to change with no notice.
Important information
Dates: Saturday, September 30 & October 1, 2023.
Address: 3303 E. Front Street, Monroe, MI, 48161
Contact: heritagedays@portofmonroe.com