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LMC to Host Presentation on Blossomtime Festival's Rich History

Event will explore the 120-year legacy of the oldest and largest multi-community festival in the United States.

Lest We Forget plans 250th anniversary educational sessions

Nonprofit group to host 8-week series ahead of annual Revolutionary War reenactment event

Jackson Resumes Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Reconstruction

Phase 2 of the infrastructure project to begin on March 9, continuing planned improvements.

Lake Michigan College to Host Blossomtime History Event

Free public program will explore the legacy of Southwest Michigan's cherished festival

Schoolcraft County Historical Society Receives Grant

Funds will be used to replace aging furnace in archive building

MSU Museum Reopens After $28M Renovation

The museum has undergone its first major renovations in 75 years.

Manistique High School Class of 1918 Remembered

Longtime resident shares memories of classmates from over a century ago

Tecumseh Library to Host Railroad History Program

Event to cover the New York Central Jackson Branch that once ran through downtown Tecumseh.

Pop-Up Holocaust Museum Opens in Adrian

The temporary exhibit will run from March 3 to April 26 in downtown Adrian.

Detroit's Book Tower Celebrates 100 Years of History

The historic 38-story building has been transformed into a hotel and apartment complex after a major renovation.

Abandoned Detroit Building Housed Diverse Businesses Over Decades

Once a bustling commercial hub, the 1930 structure on Livernois Avenue now sits empty with squatters.

Family Histories Trace Roots Across Generations

Genealogist explores the surprising depth of family trees and how we're all connected

Abandoned Detroit Theater Sits Vacant for Decade

The former Zellah Theatre, later known as the Moran Theater, has been empty since 2016.

Abandoned Roadside Stop: Smitty's Family Fun Center in Lewiston

A look back at the former family entertainment hub that closed its doors sometime before 2009.

Lansing's Historic Michigan & Washington Avenues Shine in Early 1900s

A look back at the bustling streets that defined downtown Lansing over a century ago

Dansville, Almost Michigan's State Capital: A Brief History

The small town of Dansville was once considered to be the state capital, but fires and other setbacks prevented it from becoming the seat of government.

Mackinaw Area Historical Society releases new children's activity booklet

The booklet is designed to engage elementary-aged kids in local history through creativity, storytelling and play.

Northern Michigan Historical Museum Faces Uncertain Future After Lease Non-Renewal

Mesick Village President cites thousands in unexpected costs from building maintenance issues as reason for not renewing museum's lease.

Michiganders Celebrate Polish Heritage in Detroit Ahead of Fat Tuesday

Paczki parties at local distilleries and breweries draw crowds for paczki-flavored drinks, food, and Polish cultural festivities.

103-Year-Old Bay City Woman Honored with Rosie the Riveter Medal

Vera Gobeski worked at Dow Chemical Foundry during WWII, creating parts for military aircraft.