State History
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The fascinating histories behind 6 Michigan roads
Turns out, the roads we drive every day aren’t just pavement and paint—they’re pieces of Michigan’s ever-evolving history. Buckle up as we take you on a trip down six Michigan roads with names that tell the story of the state’s past.
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7 quirky campus traditions Michigan colleges carry on
Spend a moment reflecting on your college glory days with our list of fun and unique traditions Michigan colleges are known for.
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8 events in Detroit to take your kids to before summer ends
Soak up the last weeks of summer by taking your family to these eight events in Detroit.
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That one time in Michigan: When America’s only floating post office set sail
Learn more about the J.W. Westcott II, aka America’s only floating post office, which keeps Great Lakes freighters stocked with everything from mechanical parts to hamburgers.
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A historian’s guide to living history in and around Detroit
You’ve studied Michigan history, but why not live it? Check out one historian’s guide to the best ways to bring history to life in Metro Detroit.
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These 8 restaurants in Michigan really committed to their themes
Take your dining experience to a playful new level with our roundup of the best themed restaurants in Michigan.
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5 notorious true crime cases that happened in Michigan
Explore the darker side of our state’s history with a disturbing deep dive into five famous true crime cases that happened on Michigan soil.
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11 quaint & historical B&Bs in Michigan
From the Upper Peninsula to the Lower Peninsula, here are the most quaint and historical B&Bs in Michigan to enjoy on your next restful retreat.
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That one time in Michigan: When we had our deadliest tornado
June marked the 72nd anniversary of the deadliest tornado in Michigan’s history. Learn about the Flint-Beecher tornado, its impact, and its lasting legacy.
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New book digs into Indigenous cuisine through archaeology, culture, ecology
In a new book, archeologists who study past societies of the Great Lakes and Midwest agree “you are what you eat,” but they say there’s a lot more to it than that.
