History of Maple City: A Guide to the Traverse City Area
Long before it became a quiet residential hub in Leelanau County, Maple City was known to Michigan loggers and laborers simply as "Peg…
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History of The Fishing Village of Leland Michigan – How Fishtown Kept Its Working Waterfront
Leland, Michigan evolved from a sawmill and iron-smelting town into one of Lake Michigan’s last commercial fishing villages. Its historic Fishtown, weathered docks and family fisheries continue to tell one of Michigan’s most remarkable waterfront stories.
Traverse Regional History Center Looks to Reimagine How Northwest Michigan Tells Its Story
The Traverse Regional History Center is taking a different approach to preserving local history. Rather than focusing on artifact collections, the organization is building a regional resource dedicated to storytelling, education, and digital engagement.