Things to Do in Michigan In Winter – 16 Cool Ideas for 2026
We found 11 great ideas of things to do in Michigan in winter. From sled dog racing to explore ice caves, Michigan has unique things to do all winter long.
Beal City History – 7 Remarkable Stories Behind a Powerful Michigan Farm Community (Michigan Moments Video)
Vintage photos of Beal City show dirt streets, St. Philomena Church, a horse-drawn bakery wagon and the Big 4 Farm. Together they show how a tiny Isabella County community built institutions far larger than its population suggested.
History of Plainwell Michigan – 21 Remarkable Images of Island City
Plainwell became Michigan’s Island City through a hand-dug mill race, two railroads, a paper mill and one unusual land deal that moved a flour mill and helped create Hicks Park.
Great Lakes Navigation: Remarkable 1902 Guide Reveals 124-Year-Old Maritime Secrets
A rare 1902 Great Lakes navigation guide is now online through the Beaver Island Archive, revealing the lighthouse signals, compass courses and hazard warnings once used by Great Lakes captains.
What Delicious Foods Is Illinois Known For?
If you think a horseshoe belongs on a farm, you haven’t sat down for lunch in Springfield. In 1928, Chef Joe Schweska at the Old Leland Hotel took a thick slice of ham, placed it on toast, and buried it under …
Black Michigan History: Inspiring $5,000 Gift Saves 160 Years of Powerful Pioneer Stories
A new $5,000 gift is helping the Old Settlers Digital Museum preserve photographs, documents, interviews and family stories from Black pioneers who built farms, schools, churches and communities across Mecosta, Isabella and Montcalm counties beginning more than 160 years ago, before the Civil War had ended.
AI Makes 186 Years of University of Michigan Records Easier to Search
The University of Michigan has used AI and improved text recognition to reorganize more than 55,000 pages of Board of Regents records dating to 1837, giving historians new ways to search 186 years of decisions.
St. Clair Flats – 12 Remarkable Rare Views Behind Detroit’s Legendary Island Playground
St. Clair Flats turned a Great Lakes delta into Detroit’s island playground. Steamers carried families to Tashmoo Park, waterfront hotels and private clubs. Behind the summer fun stood a rare lease system that let residents own cottages while Michigan retained the lake bottom below.
Library of Congress Updates Major Michigan History Research Guide
The newly updated Michigan history research guide points historians to old Michigan newspapers, photographs, maps, courthouse records, and other primary sources available online. WASHINGTON — Finding an old Michigan photograph, newspaper article, or courthouse record online often isn’t difficult. Knowing where …
Best Sunrise Spots in Michigan’s Thumb: Port Austin & More
Many travelers arrive at the tip of Huron County expecting to see the sun set over Lake Huron, only to realize they are standing on the wrong side of…