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The Kentucky Raid
Episode 35
Produced by Michigan History Magazine
In August of 1847, a group of thirteen Kentucky slave catchers arrived in Cass County, Michigan. They broke into…
2 years, 11 months ago
Father Gabriel Richard
Episode 34
Produced by Michigan History Magazine
Father Gabriel Richard served the city of Detroit as a missionary, educator, and civic leader during the early 1…
2 years, 11 months ago
The Origin of Paint By Numbers
Episode 33
After World War II, paint by numbers kits became a craze that swept the nation, an idea started by Detroit artist, Max Cline.
Produced by Michigan His…
2 years, 11 months ago
Hilda Mueller: The Queen of Speed
Episode 32
Produced by Michigan History Magazine
Hilda Mueller Wuepper, a life-long resident of Bay City, Michigan took the hydroplane racing world by storm and …
3 years ago
The U-M Moon Alumni Chapter
Episode 31
Produced by Michigan History Magazine
University of Michigan has the unique distinction of being the only university in the world of having an alumni …
3 years ago
Florence Hall & the Women's Land Army
Episode 30
Produced by Michigan History Magazine
During World War II, the Woman's Land Army was established to keep farms operational so the country could be fed…
3 years, 1 month ago
Dr. William Beaumont
Episode 29
Produced by Michigan History Magazine
On June 6, 1822, an employee of the American Fur Company on Mackinac Island was accidentally shot in the stomach…
3 years, 1 month ago
The Barnes Hecker Mining Disaster
Episode 28
Produced by Michigan History Magazine
In November of 1926, the Barnes Hecker mine located in Ishpeming, Michigan caved. The mine flooded, leaving only…
3 years, 1 month ago
Rosie the Riveter
Episode 27
Produced by Michigan History Magazine
Rosie the Riveter was an icon of World War II and a real person as well.
3 years, 2 months ago
Ephraim Shay Locomotives
Episode 26
Produced by Michigan History Magazine
Ephraim Shay was a merchant, entrepreneur and self-taught railroad engineer who designed the revolutionary and g…
3 years, 3 months ago