History
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That one time in Michigan: When two sisters pioneered women’s higher education
The story of Michigan Female College.
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Charles A. Pratt’s legacy: How Kalamazoo County will honor its first African American judge
Learn about Hon. Charles A. Pratt, Kalamazoo County’s first African American judge, and the upcoming ceremony to honor his trailblazing work.
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What to know about Labor Day and its history
From barbecues to getaways, many people across the US mark Labor Day by relaxing. Here’s what you need to know about Labor Day.
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That one time in Michigan: When one of the first radio stations launched
How WWJ changed the media landscape in Detroit.
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That one time in Michigan: When a ‘Black Eden’ was built
How one Michigan town enabled Black Americans to vacation during segregation.
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The ‘Gander’s Guide to Mackinac Island
From its rich history to the best locations to explore, join us on a virtual trip around Mackinac Island.
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That one time in Michigan: When a plane disappeared over Lake MI
The story of Northwest Airlines Flight 2501.
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Site of 3 killings during 1967 Detroit riot to receive historic marker
The site of a transient motel in Detroit where three young Black men were killed, allegedly by white police officers, during the city’s bloody 1967 race riot is receiving a historic marker.
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Reviving Hollywood glamor of the silent movie era, experts piece together a century-old pipe organ
A massive pipe organ that underscored the drama and comedy of silent movies with live music in Detroit’s ornate Hollywood Theatre nearly a century ago was dismantled into thousands of pieces and stashed away.
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That one time in Michigan: When we became ‘Michiganders’
We’re diving into a quick history of “Michigander” and “Michiganian” and trying to get to the bottom of which one is right.
