Welcome to St. Clair County Genealogy & History Society
Welcome to St. Clair County Genealogy & History Society. We're glad you're here! The St. Clair County Genealogy & History Society is dedicated to keeping our county's rich history alive - from the shores of Lake Huron to the banks of the St. Clair River. Through stories, photographs, and artifacts we celebrate the people, places and events that shaped our communities. Along with preserving local history, we love helping residents explore their own. Our volunteers and resources are available to assist with personal genealogy projects - from tracing family roots to uncovering stories from generations past. Longtime residents, newcomers, and history enthusiasts alike will find plenty to discover and enjoy. Attend a program, join us for a walking tour, or lend a hand as a volunteer. And, if you'd like to play an even bigger part in preserving our shared heritage, consider becoming a member. Your support helps keep St. Clair County's history alive for generations to come. Together, we are keeping our past alive for the future.
Partnering with Port Huron Museum...
Consider joining us as we partner with the Port Huron Museum to help inventory archival materials in their basement collections. This project will help historians, genealogists, and museum staff locate and digitize important local history records.
Volunteers will review interesting historical documents, photographs, and artifacts. The work is easy, enjoyable, and requires no standing or heavy lifting. Museum staff is available to assist.
Join us Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Port Huron Museum.
Questions or planning to attend? Contact President Vicky Armstrong at sccghspresident@gmail.com.
Upcoming Programs
Join us at the St. Clair County Library – Main Library – Michigan Room
210 McMorran Blvd
Port Huron, Michigan 48060
March 26, 2026
Fort Sinclair – From the Beginning 1764-1785
Presented by: Charles Homberg from the St. Clair Historical Museum.
Charles will inform us on the fort that was built after the French & Indian War by the British where Pine River flows into the St. Clair River (modern day St. Clair)
April 23, 2026
“What is the DAR?”
Presented by: The local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Members of the local chapter will share information on the DAR, CAR, and the DAR Library.
May 28, 2026
“Could Have Made a Better River for Rum Running, but He Never Did – Prohibition in the Blue Water Area.”
Presented by: Andrew Kercher
Andrew will enlighten us how the St. Clair River and Lake Huron region were a hotspot for bootlegging during the Prohibition era.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Lakeside Cemetery Tour - 2026
Watch for date and registration information in early 2026.
Lakeside Cemetery Tour
3663 10th Ave.
FREE – This is a walking tour. Good walking shoes suggested.
Join the St. Clair County Genealogy & History Society for a guided tour highlighting the final resting places of some of Port Huron’s prominent citizens in Lakeside Cemetery.
Please meet at the chapel in Lakeside Cemetery to begin the tour. Lakeside Cemetery is located at 3663 10th Ave. in Port Huron, Michigan. On-site parking is available.
This event is FREE for all ages, with donations accepted to support local historical related activities.
Watch for information on how to register for this event.
Genealogy Seminar - 2026
Watch for date and registration information in early 2026.
Hebner Family Memorial Genealogy Seminar
Don Dodge Auditorium
200 Grand River Ave. Port Huron
OUR SPONSORS
WHO WE ARE
The St. Clair County Genealogy & History Society is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization established in 1978, as St. Clair County Family History Group, Inc. St. Clair County is located in the “Thumb” of Southeast Michigan. Our goal is to encourage and assist not only St. Clair County Residents, but others in the study of their genealogy, as well as preserving and promoting the rich historical importance of the region.
