General George Meade – US Army Engineer, Great Lakes Surveyor and Gettysburg Commander
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.
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History of Michigan Chicory Production – From Ditch Weed to Coffee’s Breakfast Sidekick (1860-1940)
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
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)
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
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
The history of Fayette, Michigan, begins in 1867, when manager Fayette Brown of the Jackson Iron Company chose a remote harbor on Michigan’s Garden Peninsula to build a new blast furnace. This site offered everything the iron works needed: a protected …
19 Southeast Michigan Towns With Awesome Holiday Events In 2025
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.
History of Au Gres, Michigan – From Rich Native Lands to Charming Tourist Town (1890-1940)
The history of Au Gres, Michigan unfolds through rare photos and vivid storytelling. From Native fishing camps to sawmills and steamboats, this lakeside town’s past is rich with change, work, and water.
History of White Rock Michigan – Remarkable Reasons the “Lost” Lake Huron Resort Still Matters (1807-1930)
White Rock once helped define a treaty boundary, then tried to become a Lake Huron resort with hotels and a ballroom. Fires, winters and shifting travel routes changed it—but the story still holds.
History of Atlanta Michigan – 5 Eras That Built the “Elk Capital of Michigan” (1900–1950) – Video
The history of Atlanta Michigan is a tale of a small Northwoods town that weathered dramatic booms and busts between 1900 and 1950. Tucked in Montmorency County’s rolling hills and forests, Atlanta transformed from a fading lumber camp into a resilient …