The Best Stories, Sites and Fun From Around the Great Lakes State.
by Detroit’s numbers racket was more than an illegal lottery. It built wealth, fueled corruption, and gave Black communities economic power until Michigan’s state lottery ended its run.
by The History of Rogers City Michigan traces its transformation from a lumber outpost to America’s limestone capital, fueled by freighters, quarries, and life along Lake Huron.
by Beaver Island, Michigan’s past includes a Mormon monarchy, Irish fishing dominance, daring Coast Guard rescues, and the roar of logging trains. This is its untold history.
by From the Sauk Trail to the River Raisin, Manchester, Michigan’s story blends Native trails, railroads, and industry. Rare photos reveal the people and places that shaped the town.
by In the early 1900s, the history of Redridge, Michigan, was being written in steel, timber, and copper. Redridge was a small company town in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula that sprang up to serve …
by The history of Freda, Michigan spans the rise of a copper mill town, lively Sundays at Freda Park, and its transformation into a quiet ghost town on Lake Superior’s shore.
by Rare photos reveal the history of Hillsdale, Michigan—from the bustling fairgrounds and lively downtown to Hillsdale College and the industries that drove small-town growth.
by De Tour Michigan holds a surprising history as a key maritime stop, booming lumber town, and quaint summer getaway. Discover intriguing tales from its formation to its quiet charm today.
by The history of Holly, Michigan, isn’t as quiet as it looks. From Battle Alley brawls to Carry Nation’s axe-wielding raid, these wild stories shaped the town forever.
by The summer of 1812 marked the first American offensive of the War of 1812, directed from the Michigan Territory, as part of the American invasion of Canada. General William Hull, …
