Category: Videos

We find the best YouTub videos about Michigan’s Thumb and catalog them here for education and reference.

A Day in the Life of Capac Michigan 1912 – Video

Posted on May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Step back to 1912 Michigan! Our new 3-minute mini-documentary takes you to historic Capac Michigan – from the grand Palmer

Port Austin’s Roadside Cabins – A Rustic Lakeshore Journey (1930s–1960s) – Video

Posted on May 19, 2025June 16, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Michigan’s first Scenic Highway, M-25, established in 1940, became a symbol of mid-20th-century family road trips, featuring cozy cabin courts providing affordable lodging and local hospitality, enhancing the adventure of exploring the Thumb region.

Burnt Cabin Point Resort (Eagle Bay, Michigan) – The Thumb’s Vanished Northern Landmark – Video

Posted on May 18, 2025June 16, 2025 by Michael Hardy

We have dropped in to the Eagle Bay kayak launch many times while travelling to Grindstone City to have lunch

When the Train Stopped and the Mills Ran: Life in Columbiaville Michigan History Circa 1900 – Video

Posted on May 16, 2025July 6, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Columbiaville, a modest village along the Flint River, thrived on industry and community. Centered around the woolen mill and a vibrant Main Street, it fostered connection through work, gathering spaces, and cherished traditions amidst peaceful surroundings.

Reese Michigan History: 10 Remarkable Glimpses of a Gritty Rail Town – Video

Posted on May 12, 2025June 16, 2025 by Annette Hinshaw

Reese, Michigan evolved from a post-Civil War frontier settlement into a thriving village by 1950. Strengthened by agriculture, railroads, and community efforts, its residents built enduring institutions amid challenges like wars and the Depression.

Unionville Michigan in 1910 – How Railroads, Creameries, and Coal Shaped a Town – Video

Posted on May 11, 2025June 16, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Unionville, Michigan, established in 1854, quickly developed into a trade center, notably with the arrival of the railroad in 1881. The village embraced agriculture, dairy, and local businesses, maintaining a modest population growth through the decades.

Gagetown Michigan – Railroads, Harvest, and the Fire That Tested a Town – Video

Posted on May 11, 2025May 31, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Gagetown, founded by Joseph Gage, thrived through a vital grist mill and railroad connections, fostering economic growth. Despite devastating fires, the community rebuilt, preserving its history of resilience and unity through shared activities and memories.

22 Greatest Michigan Hoaxes And Urban Legends of the Past 100 Years

Posted on May 10, 2025November 28, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Looking back at some of the tall tales and news of the past, Michigan is rich in its ability to make up some of the greatest urban legends, hoaxes, and scams in the United States.

Owendale Michigan – A Startling Glimpse of Small-Town Life in the 1900s – Video

Posted on May 9, 2025March 30, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Rare photos and local history bring Owendale, Michigan to life in the early 1900s. See Main Street, the railroad, schools, churches, and the families who built this small Thumb community.