State History
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That one time in Michigan: When we built the world’s largest stove
A gargantuan stove once stood tall over Michigan’s biggest city. Read about its long journey as a quirky (and record-breaking) Michigan landmark.
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10 celebrities who went to college in Michigan
Learn about 10 stars of stage and screen who spent their university glory days right here in the Great Lakes State.
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Why Michigan is called the ‘Buckle of the Euchre Belt’ (+ what to know about the addictive card game)
Euchre is one of Michigan’s most popular card games, but why? Learn about the history of euchre in the Mitten, and how to try it for yourself!
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8 fascinating facts about Lake Erie, the most underrated Great Lake
Learn about an oft-overlooked treasure with this roundup of fun facts and figures about our lovely Lake Erie.
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That one time in Michigan: When Lake Huron had an extremely rare cyclone
Take a look back at “Huron Hurricane,” one of the most memorable moments in Michigan meteorological history.
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The fascinating origin story of Kalamazoo’s name
With a history of settlers dating back over 11,000 years, Kalamazoo and its river have a rich history that may have influenced its name.
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That one time in Michigan: When a fire burned the Thumb off the map
One of our state’s most destructive natural disasters struck in 1881. Explore the history of this tragedy, which killed hundreds of Michiganders.
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The Michigan museums my kids have enjoyed the most
My five children and I love visiting the many museums Michigan has to offer. Here are our favorite Michigan museums—and bonus, some even have free admission!
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Hash Bash returns to Ann Arbor without the Monroe Street Fair
Hash Bash is returning to the University of Michigan Diag at noon on Saturday, April 4, 2026, marking its 55th year as one of the country’s most visible pro-cannabis protests.
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After 150 years, missing Lake Michigan shipwreck, Lac La Belle found
For more than 150 years, the passenger steamer Lac La Belle had been missing in the depths of Lake Michigan. Now, one of the most sought-after missing ships has been found.
