7-3-18 Frankfort, Michigan Storm Clouds brewing and a bit of history.

7-3-18 Frankfurt Michigan Storm Clouds Brewing and a bit of history.

We had a lovely cruise up to Frankfurt which is a cool little town. We went into town to get some exercise. The main street ends at the lakefront beach. People were walking down the street with beach bags and blow up toys on their way from their homes. We found the Storm Clouds Brewery. Cute Name. We sat outside in Adirondack chairs and enjoyed the most beautiful weather.

Sitting watching the hops grow at Storm Cloud Brewing.

After cruising around town, we headed across the channel. We were intrigued by a Life Saving Station. There was a wall to tie up our dinghy on, a lovely waterfront. The Life Saving Station has completely been redone. It has been made into a venue with a large deck with lights strung over it. The big doors where the boats came out are beautiful wood that can open if the weather is nice. The door was unlocked, so we went inside. There were historical pictures on the wall. We learned just enough to trigger us to research a little further. Here is what we found out.

1789 The United States Light House Service began.

1790 the Revenue Cutter Service was started. We believe it was to collect tariffs and control smuggling.

1848 US Life Saving Service began (saw 1878 on the sign but google say 1848..take your pick)

1915 The Revenue Cutter Service and the US Life Saving Service were combined to for the United States Coast Guard USCG.

1939 President Roosevelts transferred the Light house Service to the USCG.

There is your history lesson for the day. Hope you enjoyed these fun facts.