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The Pioneers of Sugar Beet Farming in Michigan
Episode 77
This episode explores the significant role Michigan plays in the realm of sugar beet production. The origins of this industry can be traced back to t…
1 year, 2 months ago
Traverse City State Hospital
Episode 76
The principal focus of this episode revolves around the significant contributions of the Traverse City State Hospital and its contributions towards p…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Minnehaha's Final Voyage
Episode 75
The episode recounts the tragic maritime disaster involving the schooner Minnehaha on October 13, 1893, near Lake Michigan. Despite being one of the …
1 year, 3 months ago
Detroit's Cigar Factories
Episode 74
The primary focus of this episode revolves cigar manufacturing industry in Detroit, a pivotal hub of tobacco production during the early 20th century…
1 year, 3 months ago
Sherman Covered Wagons: A Camping Revolution
Episode 73
Following a disastrous camping trip, Arthur Sherman was inspired to design a more practical and efficient camping solution that brought about the cov…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Legacy of Tim McCoy: Michigan's Cowboy
Episode 72
Tim McCoy, a native of Saginaw, Michigan, carved a niche for himself in the realm of motion picture Westerns. His journey commenced with a childhood …
1 year, 4 months ago
Michigan's Early Automobile Companies
Episode 71
The episode explores the tumultuous and often chaotic history of early automobile manufacturers in Michigan, highlighting their audacious endeavors, …
1 year, 4 months ago
The Origins of Faygo Pop: Remember When You Were a Kid?
Episode 70
Faygo has been a quintessential Michigan beverage that originated in Detroit in 1907. MHM tells the story of Perry and Ben Feigensen, Jewish immigran…
1 year, 4 months ago
Burt Lake Burn Out: The Fight for Recognition and Justice
Episode 69
This episode delves into a profound historical injustice that transpired in 1900, when the Odawa community at Burt Lake, Michigan, was violently disp…
1 year, 5 months ago
Admission of First Female Students at UMich
Episode 68
The University of Michigan's decision to admit female students in 1870 marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of coeducation, a decision that many …
1 year, 5 months ago