The Best Stories, Sites and Fun From Around the Great Lakes State.
by The summer of 1812 marked the first American offensive of the War of 1812, directed from the Michigan Territory, as part of the American invasion of Canada. General William Hull, …
by Big Rapids, Michigan started as a roaring lumber town, but it was Ferris Institute that gave it lasting purpose. Here’s how a small school helped save an entire community.
by Rare historic images show how Engadine, Michigan evolved from a booming lumber village to a quiet stop in the Upper Peninsula. Explore the stories behind the photos.
by The History of Lapeer Michigan reveals how this small Thumb-area town helped shape the state—through railroads, radio waves, stoves, cigars, and a towering stone “castle.”
by The history of Sturgis Michigan began in 1827 when Judge John Sturgis settled on land in the St. Joseph Valley. According to local lore, Michigan’s Governor Lewis Cass (later a …
by Tucked along the northernmost edge of Lake Michigan, the quiet village of Naubinway has weathered every boom and bust cycle the Upper Peninsula could throw at it. Its past is …
by Rare RPPC postcards from Dundee, Michigan show the rise of a small town shaped by water and railroads. These images from 1890 to 1940 capture floods, Ford’s factory, Union Depot, and everyday life. A visual time capsule of how the village grew and endured.
by Lawton Michigan history traces how Welch’s grape juice transformed this small town during Prohibition. The factory still operates today, fueled by generations of Concord grapes.
by Owning a Cabin in Michigan is right up there with graduation from high school. Once you have settled into a career you head up north and get a little place.
by Mio Michigan history tells a story of resilience. From lumberjacks to black bears, trout fishermen to Kirtland’s warblers, this small town reshaped itself into a thriving outdoor destination.
