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Weird Wednesday: Michigan Sea Monsters
A pair of excerpts by Linda S. Godfrey from that fascinating tome of Michigan mysteries: Weird Michigan featuring the sea monster of the Straits of Mackinac and the Lake Leelanau Monster.

Michigan History: A Resort Called Blaney
Travelers who turn off US 2 and head north on M-77 for the Seney Wildlife Refuge, Munising or Marquette quickly pass a group of buildings on either side of the road. There is little indication they were once part of a prosperous, upscale resort that attracted hundreds of visitors who enjoyed numerous outdoor activities and four-star service.

Old US 27 Motor Tour and the new Route 66
Tthe second annual Old U.S. 27 Auto Tour begins today in Coldwater and includes four stops in mid-Michigan en-route to a finish Saturday in Cheboygan. Other stops include Marshall, Lansing, St. Johns, Ithica, St. Louis, Claire, Harrison, Grayling and Gaylord.

FROM MICHIGAN IN PICTURES

Vermilion Point and the Vermillion Life Saving Station, photo by Odalaigh

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Michigan Tax Truth
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Clarence L. Miller Family Local History Room
Kalamazoo Public Library's website features 100 short stories and 18 tours of historic photographs about people, places, events, businesses, and more in the greater Kalamazoo area. Learn about "that gal in Kalamazoo," the song that made Kalamazoo famous! (Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County)
Kalamazoo Public Library
Kalamazoo Public Library, 2002 National Library of the Year, features five locations, bookmobile, Local History Room, and Law Library, and offers services like Ready to Read, a childhood literacy program, and Reading Together, a community reading program. (Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County)
Key Ingredients Michigan Foodways
The Michigan Humanities Council is proud to host Key Ingredients Michigan Foodways, a year long series of exhibits and public programs touring six Michigan Communities in 2007-08: Chelsea, Calumet, Cheboygan, Whitehall, Frankenmuth, and Dundee. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Lost Lansing
LostLansing.com is your window to Lansing Michigan's post-war past. Here, you can explore Lansing area drive-ins, theatres, restaurants, racetracks, factories, downtown and many other long lost sites. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Michigan Breweriana Online
An online collection of Michigan Breweriana & Beer History. Includes an incredible directory of past and present Michigan breweries and memorabilia like beer labels, glassware, ads and old photos. (Mt. Pleasant, Isabella County)
Michigan eLibrary (MeL)
An incredible resource for Michigan residents (MI driver's license required) and students. MeL provides free online access to tens of thousands of books and magazines. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Michigan History for Kids
Michigan History for Kids is a colorful, award-winning magazine designed to make history fun for kids. Written at a fourth-grade reading level, the topics align with those covered on the fifth-grade MEAP test. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Michigan History Magazine
Michigan History serves as the publishing arm of the Michigan Historical Center, creating materials for the Michigan Historical Museum System, the State Archives of Michigan, the Office of the State Archaeologist & the State Historic Preservation Office. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Michigan History, Arts & Libraries
The Department of History, Arts and Libraries (HAL) was created with the mission to enrich quality of life and strengthen the economy by providing access to information, preserving and promoting Michigan heritage, and fostering cultural creativity. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Michigan Lighthouse Fund
Michigan has over 120 lighthouses - more than any other state. Having helped mariners navigate dangerous shoals and find safe harbors for decades, lighthouses themselves are now in danger. (DeWitt, Clinton County)
Michigan Maritime Museum
Experience the rich maritime heritage of the Great Lakes by visiting Michigan's most distinguished institution of maritime research, preservation and education. Step aboard an early 19th century replica tall ship and sail out into the great waters. (South Haven, Van Buren County)
Michigan Tax Truth
Providing citizens, policymakers, elected officals, and the media with accurate and true information about state government taxes and spending in Michigan. (Lansing, Ingham County)
MichiganEPIC, Center for Michigan History Studies
An electronic, Internet-based, distance learning website that supplies hard to find social science resources and offers pre-service and practicing teachers material to re-educate themselves in new areas targeted by the Department of Education. (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
MSU Vincent Voice Library
Containing 7879 items representing over 2281.67 hours of material. The G. Robert Vincent Voice Library is the largest academic voice library in the nation. It houses taped utterances by over 50,000 persons from all walks of life recorded over 100 years. (East Lansing, Ingham County)
The Michigan Women's Historical Center & Hall of Fame
The first of its kind in the nation, the Michigan Women's Historical Center & Hall of Fame features exhibits about Michigan women. The Women's Hall of Fame features over 200 Michigan women who have made significant contributions to our State's history. (Lansing, Ingham County)
The Sojourner Truth Institute
We hope to expand the historical and biographical knowledge of a former slave and human rights advocate life works as well as to carry on her mission by teaching, demonstrating and projects that accentuate the ideals and principles for which she stood. (Battle Creek, Calhoun County)
The Turner-Dodge House & Heritage Center
Life is Short. History is Cool. Experience the special character of this turn-of-the-century National Historic Register Site that was once the home of families that helped build our state and the capital city. Great online features for kids as well! (Lansing, Ingham County)