The first week of August, my family and I took a long overdue trip to Charlevoix, Michigan. This city is very dear to my Dad because he spent many of his childhood summers here. The entire trip was filled with crazy stories, some of which may have been illegal, as my dad and his siblings relived old memories. Charlevoix, located in northern Michigan, makes for a great summer getaway because of the mild temperatures and rich history. I have always been very interested in my family’s ancestry, and this would be the perfect spot to discover more of it.
If had a ticket in my hand and could go anywhere, I would to my Dad’s childhood in Charlevoix in the late 1960s. I would meet him and his siblings as children, I would meet my grandparents and great-grandparents who all passed away before I got the pleasure of meeting. They would tell me stories of their childhood and what America was like when they were growing up. I have always been fascinated with the 1950-60s because it was an important time in American history. From the Vietnam War to the unique fashion of this decade, everything is so captivating to me. It would be very interesting to have been able to experience this time period hands-on. I would swim in the freezing Lake Michigan, or refreshing as the Michiganders would call it. I would eat tons of sugar filled fudge and have a …show more content…
My grandparents grew up on this island and the McCann name is very well known. There is a house on the island formally named ‘The McCann House’, which was built by my great Uncle. My great-great grandfather also owned the very first market on this island. Beaver Island is very different from the mainland. Around this time, there was no air conditioning on the island, and even though it does not get as hot as Texas, it makes for a pretty steamy summer. The only things to do on this small island are swim, ride around on a bike and get into