by Karel Vega | May 2, 2024 | LOCAL HISTORY
A short history of Vernors ginger ale. When it comes to Michigan-made food and drinks, few products are as iconic in the Great Lakes State as Vernors ginger ale. And there’s a good reason for that, given its versatility as a refreshing pop to enjoy on a hot... by Karel Vega | Apr 17, 2024 | LOCAL HISTORY
How did Michigan become tied to an animal that’s practically nonexistent there? Among the many nicknames that the state of Michigan has, arguably none is as curious as the “Wolverine State.” The animal is, after all, exceedingly rare in Michigan—the... by Aaron Voogt | Apr 12, 2024 | LOCAL HISTORY
Along a backroad just south of Bad Axe, a small dirt parking lot and unassuming sign are the only hints of something bigger—and deeply significant to the Indigenous people of Michigan—in the woods beyond. SANILAC COUNTY—In the fall of 1881, a wildfire tore across... by Karel Vega | Apr 3, 2024 | LOCAL HISTORY
The founding of Holland and Tulip Time. Over on Michigan’s western coast, there’s a community known for its beaches, festivals, and cultural heritage. If you’ve been in Michigan long enough, there are probably a few places springing to mind now. But... by Michigan Advance | Mar 21, 2024 | LOCAL HISTORY
BY KEN COLEMAN, MICHIGAN ADVANCE MICHIGAN—The US Postal Service [USPS] in partnership with the Detroit Postal Customer Council and The Detroit River Project (DRP) on Saturday will honor 10 people who helped guide enslaved people to freedom through the Underground...