Long ago, the rapids of the Grand River could be heard echoing through Grand Rapids. And while they were so notably unique to the region, it didn't take long to lose those grand rapids.
How the Capitol came to Lansing.
How Michigan's oldest settlement became a transportation hub.
The story of Frankenmuth. With Thanksgiving behind us, many people around the state are already in full-on holiday mode, putting up lights and their Christmas trees. And here in Michigan, there's one place in particular that's synonymous with the...
Exploring the history and traditions of Thanksgiving in the Mitten.
This small Michigan community is separated from the rest of the state.
Did you know Devil’s Night is a Michigan thing? While kids in other states cause mischief on the night before Halloween, 1930s Detroit is where the “holiday” as we know it began. Let’s talk about it.
The tale of how a radio DJ created an urban legend as a prank, only for Michiganders all across the state to later claim they saw the creature he’d made up.
The year was 1954, and the most notable thing about this game wasn’t its location—it was who the Red Wings were playing. No, not another NHL team. This was a group of prisoners.
A look into Michigan's Indigenous history.
