Published since 1917, Michigan History is about Michigan's fascinating past. Every colorful 64-page issue tells the exciting stories of Michigan people and their impact on their communities, the nation and the world. Check the links below for regularly updated features on the history of the Great Lakes State!
Michigan History: The Tri-Motor Conquers the South Pole
Six hours into their flight, the four explorers aboard the Floyd Bennett, a specially equipped Ford Tri-Motor airplane, stared at the mountain range ahead, blocking their way. Includes photos and videos of this amazing feat and a remarkable aircraft!
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Michigan History: Making money at the Straits BEFORE the Bridge
Before the Mackinac Bridge opened in November 1957, the hundreds of people waiting to take a car ferry across the Straits of Mackinac (especially during deer-hunting season) provided an economic bonanza for local residents.
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Other recent stories...
Michigan History: The Mackinac Bridge Opens
, Michigan History: They Paid the Highest Price
, Michigan History: Bridging the Straits
, Lapeer: A tale of Two Courthouses
, Converse With The Slain: Will Carleton's Visit to Arlington National Cemetery
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May 11, 2005
Highway Lighthouses
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Jan 16, 2007
Iven Kinchloe, America's First Spaceman
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May 22, 2007
Converse With The Slain: Will Carleton's Visit to Arlington National Cemetery
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Sep 30, 2005
The Hopewell
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Aug 15, 2005
Sojourner Truth
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Jul 1, 2005
Michigan at Gettysburg
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May 19, 2006
A Peach of a Man
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Jul 13, 2005
Michigan at the 1893 World's Fair
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Feb 26, 2007
Black History Month: Michigan's Own James Earl Jones
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Aug 18, 2006
The Island Kingdom of James Strang
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