History
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13 notable stops along Michigan’s Underground Railroad
Did you know that Michigan was home to over 200 stops on the Underground Railroad? We traced our state’s history in facilitating steps to freedom.
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That one time in Michigan: When marijuana was legal for 22 days in 1972
Explore the unique history of cannabis in Michigan, from a star-studded Ann Arbor rally to a three-week reprieve from marijuana laws in the 1970s.
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That one time in Michigan: When it was the first English-speaking government to abolish the death penalty
In Michigan, a death penalty ban was established before official statehood. Here’s how this restriction came to be and what it means for modern law.
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‘The legend lives on’: Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald still resonates 50 years later
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the largest and most famous of the estimated 6,500 ships that have gone down in the Great Lakes.
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New book shows how Mackinac Island became tourism gem
A new book explores how Mackinac Island and the surrounding Straits region became a hub for travelers from across the country.
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That one time in Michigan: When an ancient, Stonehenge-like structure was discovered in Lake Michigan
Journey beneath the waves of Lake Michigan to learn about a centuries-old secret—from Stonehenge to the Great Lakes.
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7 creepy facts about Michigan they don’t teach you in school
Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season with seven creepy (or simply unexplained) facts about Michigan that textbooks ignore.
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That one time in Michigan: When an official funeral was held for frozen pizzas
The next time you’re forced to discard a recalled product, draw inspiration from one of Michigan’s most inventive pizza producers.
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Great Lakes features mystery triangle blamed for disappearances. Is the legend true?
Beware when heading out onto Lake Michigan—legend says ships are known to vanish in what’s known as the Lake Michigan Triangle.
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5 unsung films that dramatize America’s rich labor history
Hollywood studios and independent producers have long depicted the collective efforts of working people to improve their lives and gain a voice in their workplaces and the larger society.
