The Best Stories, Sites and Fun From Around the Great Lakes State.
by In the early 1900s, the history of Redridge, Michigan, was being written in steel, timber, and copper. Redridge was a small company town in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula that sprang up to serve …
by The history of Freda, Michigan spans the rise of a copper mill town, lively Sundays at Freda Park, and its transformation into a quiet ghost town on Lake Superior’s shore.
by Rare photos reveal the history of Hillsdale, Michigan—from the bustling fairgrounds and lively downtown to Hillsdale College and the industries that drove small-town growth.
by De Tour Michigan holds a surprising history as a key maritime stop, booming lumber town, and quaint summer getaway. Discover intriguing tales from its formation to its quiet charm today.
by The history of Holly, Michigan, isn’t as quiet as it looks. From Battle Alley brawls to Carry Nation’s axe-wielding raid, these wild stories shaped the town forever.
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 …
