Articles for tag: Murdick family legacy

Sweet Legacy of Murdick’s Fudge on Mackinac Island Endures for Over a Century

Discover the rich history of the Murdick family and their iconic fudge shop on Mackinac Island, from its 1887 beginnings to its lasting impact on Michigan tourism and confectionery traditions. Photo: Photo of the shop in the 1960s (photo from Facebook via Bentley Historical Library) In the latter half of the 19th-century, domestic tourism was ...