Michigan History

The John Bellairs franchise spawned a 12 book series and a film adaption starring Jack Black and Cate Blanchett was release in 2018.

In the early 1900s, the ‘interurbans’ were the main type of transportation – next to horses. Check out this cool museum in Grass Lake...

Damaged and sunk by a gale in 1870, this ship still sits at the bottom of Murray Bay near Munising...

Are there other elusive wolverines in Michigan...or was the ultimate final one?

Local history seemed to sweep the memory of the Goose Lake Festival under the carpet with very little written or recorded about it.....

Here are a few interesting facts - and photos - about the Michigan Thumb town of Fostoria...

This particular vein of quartz slithers thru Lake Superior up near Copper Harbor. Here are some photos that include some underwater shots...

With mixed feelings from residents, the 'farm' opened, creating up to 200 jobs. Here's a look plus some vintage photos of this particular little Michigan town.....

The last time a royal was crowned in England, Michigan was going through a lot of historical events.

Two of our state parks claim to hold the title of "Michigan's First". What's your conclusion? Details and many photos are here...