Michigan History Sites: 409 Helpful, Essential Listings
Thumbwind Publications’ free Michigan History Site Index lists 409 historical organizations and independent history websites. Search by name, county, region or record type.
Tag: Local history
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.
The History of Park Island Michigan – When Lake Orion Offered the Thrill of Coney Island in Michigan (1901-1933)
There was a time when thousands of people came to Lake Orion every summer, not by car, but by boat. They came for a place called Park Island. Today, many people who live in or visit Lake Orion have never heard …
History of St. Johns Michigan – The Secrets of Mint City When it Ran on Rail Time (1890-1940)
St. Johns, Michigan, has long been the place in Clinton County where the official business gets done. It is the county seat, and for much of the late 1800s and early 1900s, it was also a hub of commerce—a place where …
The Extraordinary History of Greenville Michigan – (1900-1950)
Greenville, Michigan transformed from a logging settlement into a major industrial center between 1900 and 1950. Refrigerator factories, truck manufacturing, and a rare World War II glider project funded by local students placed this small town firmly on the national map.