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G. Mennen Williams Celebration in Mackinac Island, MI
Enjoy the tour and cocktail reception at the Mackinac Island "Wedding Cake" cottage of Mr and Mrs. Barr followed by dinner at Grand Hotel.
Also known as Soapy, Gerhard Williams is famous for both beginning the tradition of the governor leading the Labor Day Bridge Walk, and more importantly, refusing to extradite Haywood Patterson, one of the Scottboro Boys.
Aside from serving both Lyndon Johnson and John F Kennedy, this celebrated man was also a believer in Civil Rights and decorated war veteran.
Come on down to Mackinac Island, join in on the festivities for this great man.
Points of Interest
Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island, MI
Fort Mackinac is a National Historic Landmark that served as a sentinel throughout much of history.
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Location:
Huron Road & Fort Street
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
