Tower of History

09/30/2026

⏰ The countdown is on for our 6th Annual Haunted Ship: A Nightmare on Water Street!
This Halloween, the legends you know from your favorite horror movies come to life aboard the Museum Ship Valley Camp. 📞 🎈
Every turn could bring you face-to-face with another nightmare.
Gather your bravest friends and step aboard… if you dare! 🤡 👻
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Flashing lights are used during the event and may affect guests with photosensitivity.
Who is brave enough to join you? Tag them below ⬇️

09/14/2026

⚓️Thank you to everyone who helped to support Sault Historic Sites by purchasing raffle tickets. We sold over 2400 raffle tickets! The drawing was held on Friday, September 11, 2026.

🎉Our winners are:
Grand Prize: Andrea W. – Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
2nd Prize: Amanda J. – Bridgenorth, Ontario
3rd Prize: Ian C. – Grove City, Ohio
4th Prize: Karen M. – Onaway, Michigan
Congratulations to all our winners!

We want to send a special thank you to The Interlake Steamship Company for their generous donation of the trip for 4 aboard one of their vessels.🛳️

08/14/2026

📣We have an exciting visitor coming to set up with us at the Museum Ship Valley Camp on Monday August 17th at 9am. Come down and see Rooted, a food truck that serves ☕coffee, smoothies, and other yummy treats. We cannot wait to see you there. 🛳️

07/02/2026

06/27/2026

☀️🚢 Come down and see us at Original Soo Lock Boat Tours for Little Sailor’s Day!! We’re selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a trip for 4 on an Interlake Steamship Vessel!
The Museum Ship Valley Camp and Tower of History is open from 9 am to 6 pm and the River of History is open from 11 am to 5 pm.
We hope everyone has a great Engineer’s Day Weekend! 🛟⚓️

06/26/2026

☀️Come see us down at Engineer's Day to buy your raffle tickets to win a chance at a trip on an Interlake Steamship Vessel!
The Museum Ship Valley Camp and Tower of History are open from 9am to 6pm today and the River of History Museum is open from 11am to 5pm.
We hope you enjoy this beautiful Engineer's Day! 🛟🛳️

05/31/2026

Today ONLY! Come enjoy this beautiful day! ☀️
We are open until 5pm with last admission at 4:30pm.

Grandpa's Mini Donuts is joining Sault Historic Sites and the Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours tomorrow Sunday May 31st for a benefit. Come have a ton of fun and get some great Mini Donuts while supporting a great cause! A portion of all our sales at Grandpa's Mini Donuts will go to support the Mackenzie Paul Memorial Fund!

05/29/2026

📣Just a reminder to visit us this Sunday, May 31st, for our EUP Family Fun Day!
Our locations will be open 10am to 5pm.
We hope you will join us for this fun-filled day and experience the amazing history of Sault Ste. Marie, while we raise funds for this meaningful cause!
A per-site cash donation will be accepted in exchange for admission at all locations. This is for Chippewa, Mackinac and Luce County residents ONLY with valid ID.
Grandpa's Mini Donuts will be set up at the Valley Camp for all of your sweet and savory needs.🥯

05/22/2026