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 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 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.
by Lost Lake Woods Club near Lincoln, Michigan grew from timberland to a member-owned retreat. This history covers hunting, fires, family traditions, and early conservation efforts.
by Newaygo, Michigan, rose from towering pines and devastating fire to thrive on cement, hydropower, and oil. Its river carried industry and survival through generations.
by At the northern edge of Little Bay de Noc stands Gladstone, Michigan. This small Upper Peninsula town played a much larger role in Michigan’s industrial rise than its size suggests. …
by Leonard, Michigan history is filled with unexpected turns for a town that began as a rail stop in northern Oakland County. Built by farmers, merchants, and railroad visionaries, Leonard quickly …
