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How Copper Mining Created a Chinese Legacy
Episode 67
The episode explains the historical presence of Chinese immigrants in Houghton County, Michigan, highlighting their significant yet often overlooked …
1 year, 7 months ago
The Page Fence Giants
Episode 66
The Page Fence Giants were a remarkable African American baseball team based in Adrian, Michigan, that flourished from 1895 to 1898. With an impressi…
1 year, 7 months ago
Beyond the Battlefield: Women’s Vital Roles in WWI
Episode 65
American women played a crucial role in World War I, marking a significant shift in their participation in wartime service. Thousands of women went o…
1 year, 8 months ago
Michigan's Atlantis: The Rise and Fall of Belvidere
Episode 64
Michigan has its own historical tale reminiscent of the mythical Atlantis, centered around the village of Belvidere. Initially flourishing with essen…
1 year, 8 months ago
Trailblazer of Women's Suffrage: Olympia Brown
Episode 63
Born in 1835 in Prairie Ronde, Michigan, Olympia Brown was inspired by her Universalist upbringing and a strong belief in education. Brown played a s…
1 year, 9 months ago
The Story Behind Michigan's Historic Fire Lookout Towers
Episode 62
Forest fire lookout towers played a crucial role in protecting Michigan's forests, particularly during the early 20th century when rampant logging le…
1 year, 9 months ago
The Sweet Story of Sayklly’s Confectionery & Gifts
Episode 61
Sayklly's Confectionery and Gifts in Escanaba is a cherished institution in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, known for its unique and sometimes quirky tre…
1 year, 10 months ago
Silk Dreams: The Forgotten Story of Michigan's Silk Production
Episode 60
Michigan once experienced a fascinating yet short-lived silk production craze in the 1830s, driven by the introduction of a special mulberry tree tha…
1 year, 10 months ago
WWII Prisoners of War in Michigan
Episode 59
During WWII, Michigan hosted about 6,000 Italian and German prisoners of war with a few escape attempts. One attempt ended up in treason for two wome…
1 year, 11 months ago
Mary Chase Perry & Pewabic Pottery
Episode 58
Pewabic Pottery was founded by Mary Chase Perry and is a ceramic studio and school in Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 1903, the studio is known for its…
1 year, 11 months ago