February 11, 2022
Henry Ford’s Village Industries Experiment
Starting in 1919, Henry Ford's village industries was an exploration of sites that could be set up for small factories primarily throughout Southeast Michigan
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February 8, 2022
When Michigan Was Still A Wilderness – 1841 Michigan Map
An Early Map of Michigan Shorty After Statehood The 1841 Michigan Map by H. S. Tanner is a unique print. Printed a few years after Michigan became a state this map shows many counties that no longer exist or have changed. Many of the county names …
February 7, 2022
26 Interesting Things To Do In Mid-Michigan
We found these 26 amazing things to do in Mid-Michigan. We explored Bay City, Saginaw, Frankenmuth, and Midland to find these fun things to do.
February 6, 2022
Early Days at Grindstone City
Captain Aaron Peer founded Grindstone City as a company with quarry operations in 1834. Peer, is one of the earliest settlers of Huron County and holds title to many of the "firsts" in the Upper Thumb.
February 6, 2022
Can You Really Climb Turnip Rock?
Turnip Rock has been deemed one of the Amazing Rock Formations in America by CNN. But can you climb Turnip Rock for that amazing photo? We take a look.
January 27, 2022
11 Michigan Indian Trails We Travel Everyday
The major roads and highways that we take for granted were once Michigan Indian Trails. The routes were perfect. Chances are you traveled on one of those ancient trails today.
January 27, 2022
Route Map of the Pere Marquette Railway for Michigan’s Summer Resorts 1913
A large Midwest map of the Pere Marquette Railway for Michigan's Summer Resorts 1913
January 27, 2022
A 6 Stop Tour of Detroit Like a Local Native – Tour Detroit in a Day
If you find yourself in the Motor City for a few hours and want to catch the highlights without blowing a lot of time or money, then this little tour of Detroit will have you feeling like a Motown native in a few hours.
January 26, 2022
The Coast Guard Station In Harbor Beach – 1929
The Huron Milling Co. has dredged a channel from deep water in the harbor the US Coast Guard maintained the station just south of the dock.
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