The Best Stories, Sites and Fun From Around the Great Lakes State.
Articles, features, and posts about history and historical events, people, and places in the United State and world.
by The History of Mesick Michigan follows its journey from a 19th-century lumber camp to a farming hub and festival town. See how a railroad curve built a community that thrives to this day.
by Step into the heart of northern Michigan with this stunning cinematic look at Glen Arbor. A montage from rare early 1900s photos, this short video showcases the charm, scenery, and rhythm of one of the most beloved towns along Lake Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
by A 1926 Lake Superior storm grounded the City of Bangor near Copper Harbor with a hold full of new Chryslers. Months later, crews built an ice ramp and drove out about 202 cars—an unforgettable Upper Peninsula moment.
by Pellston, Michigan’s history began with sawmills and railroads in the early 1900s. Once a booming lumber hub, the town reinvented itself as a tourist gateway by mid-century.
by The history of Menominee, Michigan comes alive through rare 1900–1950 photos: log drives, streetcars, herring boats, factories, and concerts by the bay that shaped a Great Lakes city.
by The history of Alpena Michigan spans lumber, cement, and community traditions. From sawmills and shipyards to winter carnivals and lighthouses, Alpena’s story is unforgettable.
by Detroit’s numbers racket was more than an illegal lottery. It built wealth, fueled corruption, and gave Black communities economic power until Michigan’s state lottery ended its run.
by The History of Rogers City Michigan traces its transformation from a lumber outpost to America’s limestone capital, fueled by freighters, quarries, and life along Lake Huron.
by Beaver Island, Michigan’s past includes a Mormon monarchy, Irish fishing dominance, daring Coast Guard rescues, and the roar of logging trains. This is its untold history.
by From the Sauk Trail to the River Raisin, Manchester, Michigan’s story blends Native trails, railroads, and industry. Rare photos reveal the people and places that shaped the town.
