State History
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5 times labor unions made history in Michigan
Labor reform and Michigan go hand-in-hand. Take a trip through history to explore the legacy of Michigan labor unions and their enduring benefits for workers.
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7 Black Motown legends who shaped music history
Put on your dancing shoes and jump into the history of Motown, where Black artists laid the foundation for modern music.
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13 notable stops along Michigan’s Underground Railroad
Did you know that Michigan was home to over 200 stops on the Underground Railroad? We traced our state’s history in facilitating steps to freedom.
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13 Winter Olympians who made Michigan history (+ who to watch in 2026!)
It’s Winter Olympics season again, and Michiganders have a proud legacy at the Games. Read on to meet Michigan Olympians past and present.
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That one time in Michigan: When marijuana was legal for 22 days in 1972
Explore the unique history of cannabis in Michigan, from a star-studded Ann Arbor rally to a three-week reprieve from marijuana laws in the 1970s.
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That one time in Michigan: When it was the first English-speaking government to abolish the death penalty
In Michigan, a death penalty ban was established before official statehood. Here’s how this restriction came to be and what it means for modern law.
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10 small towns in the UP that are magical in the winter
From French-named islands to frozen lighthouses, rustic snow-covered trails, or lively downtown restaurants, find your Michigan magic in these small Upper Peninsula towns.
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Great Lakes books for your holiday gift list
Looking for a holiday gift for a reader who loves the Great Lakes? Here are five prospects to consider.
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‘The legend lives on’: Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald still resonates 50 years later
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the largest and most famous of the estimated 6,500 ships that have gone down in the Great Lakes.
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Celebrating Native American history. What to know in November
Here’s what to know this Native American Heritage Month.
