How did Michigan become tied to an animal that’s practically nonexistent there? Among the many nicknames that the state of Michigan has, arguably none is as curious as the “Wolverine State.” The animal is, after all, exceedingly rare in Michigan—the...
Along a backroad just south of Bad Axe, a small dirt parking lot and unassuming sign are the only hints of something bigger—and deeply significant to the Indigenous people of Michigan—in the woods beyond. SANILAC COUNTY—In the fall of 1881, a wildfire tore across...
The founding of Holland and Tulip Time. Over on Michigan’s western coast, there’s a community known for its beaches, festivals, and cultural heritage. If you’ve been in Michigan long enough, there are probably a few places springing to mind now. But...
BY KEN COLEMAN, MICHIGAN ADVANCE MICHIGAN—The US Postal Service [USPS] in partnership with the Detroit Postal Customer Council and The Detroit River Project (DRP) on Saturday will honor 10 people who helped guide enslaved people to freedom through the Underground...
The story of Belle Isle. Just a short journey away from the hustle and bustle of Michigan’s largest and most populated city is an island brimming with activity. But it took quite an effort to transform this area into what it is today—echoing the grandeur of New...