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The History of Park Island Michigan – When Lake Orion Offered the Thrill of Coney Island in Michigan (1901-1933)

Posted on April 4, 2026May 1, 2026 by Michael Hardy

There was a time when thousands of people came to Lake Orion every summer, not by car, but by boat.

Overlooked Michigan History You Likely Missed in School

Posted on March 21, 2026March 22, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Michigan’s history is often told through well-known events—Detroit’s auto industry, the Mackinac Bridge, or lumber booms. But across the state,

First Female Lighthouse Keeper Michigan: The Untold Story of Catherine Shook

Posted on March 19, 2026March 19, 2026 by Malcom Mott

In 1849, Catherine Shook was appointed the first woman lighthouse keeper in the State of Michigan. She ran the Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse until 1851.

Northern Michigan Braces for Major Winter Storm as Historic Snowstorm Video Revisits Michigan’s Past

Posted on March 14, 2026March 14, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Northern Michigan is preparing for a powerful late-season winter storm that could bring 1 to 3 feet of snow, ice

Port Huron Ferries on the Black River 1911 – Getting to Sarnia Before the Bridge – Video

Posted on February 8, 2026February 23, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Before bridges spanned the St. Clair River, the Port Huron ferry carried thousands across the border. Three wooden steamers tell the story of a risky, vital crossing.

John Jacob Astor’s American Fur Company Headquarters 1817 – The Robert Stewart House – Video

Posted on January 27, 2026April 14, 2026 by Michael Hardy

The American Fur Company headquarters on Mackinac Island once controlled trade across the Great Lakes. Built in the early 1800s, it shaped Michigan’s economy, society, and role in early American capitalism.

Ice Storm Preparation – What Homeowners Can Still Do Before the Weekend – Download this 38 point checklist

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

Ice storms bring power outages, frozen pipes, and blocked roads. This guide breaks down last-minute ice storm preparation steps homeowners can take now, plus the supplies needed to get through three to four days safely.

History of Omer Michigan – Fire, Flood, and a Small City That Endured Disaster (1866-1940)

Posted on January 13, 2026February 23, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Omer, Michigan was once a busy lumber town with banks, mills, and a growing Main Street. Fire and floods nearly erased it. This story explains how Omer endured—and why its history still matters.