Boblo Island history
Follow the boats, the island, and the memories on both sides of the river.
Explore the story →Save the date · October 17, 2026
The island’s stories come to Pontiac. Join History Loves Company for a day of Boblo memories at The Foundry.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
The Foundry by History Loves Company
35 W Huron Street, Suite 101, Pontiac, Michigan
Join us for Boblo memories, a small Boblo display, and a documentary screening. Bring your curiosity and the stories that make the island personal to you.
This is a save-the-date announcement. Follow The Foundry and Stories We Keep for schedule and attendance updates.
Have Boblo photographs, artifacts, home movies, or a story to share? Interested in helping with the event? Contact HLC so we can discuss the item, its story, and how it could be included.
Follow the boats, the island, and the memories on both sides of the river.
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