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General George Meade – US Army Engineer, Great Lakes Surveyor and Gettysburg Commander

Posted on January 12, 2026February 23, 2026 by Michael Hardy

In the mid 1800’s much of Michigan was wilderness. In 1857, Captain George Meade took over the Lakes Survey mission of the Great Lakes.

History of Michigan Chicory Production – From Ditch Weed to Coffee’s Breakfast Sidekick (1860-1940)

Posted on January 10, 2026August 30, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Michigan once supplied nearly all of America’s chicory. This report traces how farms, factories, and railroads built a quiet but profitable coffee industry across the state.

A Midcentury Lunch Staple – The Forgotten 1950s Sandwich Spread Recipe That Fed a Generation

Posted on January 7, 2026April 17, 2026 by Michael Hardy

This 1950s sandwich spread turned leftover ham and bologna into an affordable, filling lunch. Learn its history, classic pairings, and why it still works today.

Polly Ann Railroad – Rail Life Along Michigan’s Pontiac-to-Caseville Line (1889-1984)

Posted on December 20, 2025January 1, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Polly Ann Railroad history still runs under your feet. Follow the 100-mile route from Pontiac to Caseville, meet the depot towns, and see how freight and mail shaped daily life.

Discover the Deep History of Harbor Springs Michigan – 16 Old Photos Give a Glimpse

Posted on December 19, 2025June 21, 2026 by Michael Hardy

The history of Harbor Springs Michigan traces a rare continuity from Odawa settlement to steamship resort town. This story explains how culture, commerce, and community shaped one of the Great Lakes’ most enduring places.

The Captivating History of Fayette, Michigan – From Iron Boom to Historic Ghost Town Park – (1867-1959) – Video

Posted on December 19, 2025February 23, 2026 by Michael Hardy

The history of Fayette, Michigan, begins in 1867, when manager Fayette Brown of the Jackson Iron Company chose a remote

19 Southeast Michigan Towns With Awesome Holiday Events In 2025

Posted on December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 by Michael Hardy

We sent our crack Santa-sniffing explorers around Southeast Michigan to find the towns that do the holidays right. Especially between Thanksgiving and New Year. If you want to step up your holiday excursion of the best events and light displays, we found these 19-holiday events worth checking out.