May's Candy Shop Family History


	History: Kansas to Mackinac William May started his candy busines in Atchinson, Kansas in 1881. He had a son, Harold May, and taught him the candy making trade. By the 1930's, Harold and his family settled on Mackinac Island. There he learned to expand his candy business and support his family through the summer & winter seasons. Today, Harold's son, Marvin May and his family, continue to manage and operate the candy business on Mackinac Island. With five generation of candymakers, the tradition of "Famous Mackinac Fudge ®" still lives on.
	Harold May pouring some fudge.	President Gerald Ford visiting May's on July 13th, 1973.

		If you would like to know more about the May family history and the candy business on the island, check out the book Fudge: Mackinac's Sweet Souvenir by Phil Porter. You can purchase it online or on the island from the Mackinac State Historics Park website at http://www.mackinacparks.com.