General Stores in Michigan in the 1800s – A Photo Essay
General stores in Michigan were integral to developing small towns across the state during the late 1800s. Plus, their front facades were so interesting. We look at several in this photo essay.
Author: Michael Hardy
Michael is the owner of Thumbwind Publications LLC. It started in 2009 covering Michigan and the Upper Thumb. Today, his Michigan Moments series has established a loyal base of 110,000 followers.
Vegetable Gardening Workshop – Unearth Your Green Thumb In Huron County
Unearth your green thumb at the Vegetable Gardening Workshop at Huron County Nature Center. Gain expert advice and hands-on experience in creating a thriving vegetable garden. Join us to sow seeds of knowledge and reap a harvest of skills.
DIA Inside|Out Program – A Symphony of Art and Nature at Huron County Nature Center
Immerse yourself in the fusion of art and nature at the Huron County Nature Center. Experience the Detroit Institute of Arts’ Inside|Out Program’s masterpieces nestled within the tranquil forest environment.
Caro Psychiatric Hospital – Grand Opening of an $85m Mental Heath Facility
Caro’s new $85 million Psychiatric Hospital opens its doors, marking a significant advancement in mental health care in Michigan. The state-of-the-art facility promises an enhanced treatment environment for families in need of inpatient behavioral health services. The modernized hospital plays a critical role in the Caro community and sets a new benchmark in mental health care facilities.
Discover Lexington MI: 15 Must-Do Activities in a Charming Lakeside Town
Discover the best things to do in Lexington MI, from historic theaters to outdoor adventures. Explore this charming lakeside town and create lasting memories.
Discover 7 Incredible Secrets of the Tawas Point Lighthouse – An Inspiring Guide
Across Saginaw Bay from Michigan’s Thumb sits one of the prettiest lighthouses in Michigan.
The Michigan History Center has produced a video that offers viewers a virtual tour of climbing the lighthouse tower. As each step is made up of the tower, bits of history and fascinating design and functional aspects of the lighthouse are revealed. In the end, there is a little test you can take to on seven of the little aspects of the Tawas Point Lighthouse.
Great Lakes Shipbuilding in Saginaw Bay During the Lumber Era
The times of greatest shipbuilding in the Great Lakes region was during the lumbering era. From 1839 until the early 1890s, the virgin old-growth Michigan forests were cut down to produce lumber for growing towns and cities in the lower Great Lakes. Michigan was the nation’s leading lumber producer from 1869 until about 1900. The only way to transport finished milled lumber from the shore side mills in the Great Lakes was by ship.
10 Things To Do In Tawas Michigan – Fun Across the Bay
On summer evenings we can see the blinking lights of the Tawas area from our beach. It’s a day’s sail from Caseville but a several hour drive from the Upper Thumb. The bay is clear due to the currents coming in from Lake Huron and the little town nestled near the harbor is a charming mix of tourist and art colony.