Explore the rich heritage of the Great Lakes State with regular features from Michigan History Magazine and other media outlets.
The Great Michigan Fire of 1871
While the Chicago Fire of 1871 gets lots of attention, Michigan experienced fires swept across the state in October of 1871, wiping out or endangering Holland, Manistee, Grand Rapids, South Haven and Port Huron doing millions of dollars worth of property damage and killing hundreds.
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Dig Michigan: Flint and the Tri-cities of Bay City, Saginaw & Midland
Some scholars consider the Saginaw Valley, particularly the vicinity of Flint, to be the oldest continually inhabited part of Michigan. Dig on in and learn more about the history and modern-day cultural & recreational attractions of the region.
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, Michigan Authors: Gloria Whelan
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Feb 16, 2007
Detroit Tiger Historical Photos!
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Mar 26, 2007
Michigan History: One Strong Michigan Woman
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Aug 22, 2008
The Reo Ramblers at the 1937 sit-down strike, photo courtesy Archives of Michigan
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Aug 22, 2007
Tiger Stadium and Detroit Tigers update
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Aug 3, 2006
Slavery in the Northwest Territory
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Jul 22, 2008
Remembering the Detroit Riot of 1967
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Sep 18, 2008
Road Trip: 50th Anniversary of Anatomy of a Murder Celebration
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Oct 2, 2008
Road Trip: 2008 Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival, Oct 9-12
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Jan 17, 2007
Michigan Automotive History: Ford Motor Company
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Jun 15, 2006
Michigan's Island King
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