Michigan Hidden History

This one-room schoolhouse served the community for a long time. The McCain family has been in the United States since 1770, and there are how many one-room schoolhouses still in Michigan.

Hold onto your kepis, history lovers! We're drilling into the heart of the Civil War to uncover Camp Blair, Michigan's secret weapon. This wasn't just a military outpost; it was a crucible that forged raw recruits into battlefield heroes and a sanctuary that soothed the wounds of returning soldiers. Imagine the stories whispered by these very grounds – tales of bravery, resilience, and...

Season 4 is coming in hot at the end of April.

The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. It was founded in 1828 and has a long and complex history, including periods of dominance and decline. This podcast explores the party's history from its origins to the present day.

Come find out about one of two major political parties in the United States and how it was founded in Jackson Michigan and not Ripon Wisconsin.

Austin Blair was a controversial figure during his lifetime, but he is now remembered as one of the most important figures in Michigan history. He was a strong advocate for civil rights and equality, and he played a key role in the Union victory in the Civil War.

What happens when your villiage maybe choosen for the new capital of Michigan and learn about how consumers energy is involved in a church's activities.

Learn about this important Jackson Business Man.

Learn about the founder of the Republican Party. 

Learn about the different abolitionist movements in Jackson and about the history behind the Kansas- Nebraska act. 

Learn how the First congregational church supported the social causes of the 1800s and 1900s. Learn about the St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church 

I explore the first prison gang in Michigan History and the history of Michigan's first Prison in 1838. Sources Gang Violence and Crime · Daily Life · States of Incarceration: Michigan (msu.edu) The Old State Prison in Jackson - Lost In Michigan

I went to Jackson, Michigan, for a job interview at JPS after going on a historical marker tour and found a lot of markers to share with you all. The first of these are three churches. St. Johns, St Pauls, and the first baptist. Learn about their incredible histories.

Learn in this short episode how the City of Birmingham became a city.  Source: Birmingham, MI (bhamgov.org)

Find out how Pontiac's War is related to the Academy of Scared Heart and changed the course in American History 

Learn about how Kmart boomed and busted. We talk about our memories in Kmart. Also, learn the future of shopping. I go on another teaching rant about what should be taught in schools. Sorry, not Sorry. The teacher got to do what the teacher got to do. Answer the question below, and in a few weeks, when I think there are enough responses, I will read them on the podcast. Sources Kresge, Sebastian S...

Learn about a double homicide and how it formed the Greenwood cemetery. My guest Mario and I went off topic but kind of relate back to the podcast topic.  Sorry, I go on a teaching rant.  Sources Looking Back: Birmingham’s first murders in 1825 (candgnews.com) Who saved the Gilbert Stuart painting of George Washington from the White House before it was burned in 1814? - White House Histo...

Learn about Fred Bakers' house, John Almon Starr and where his descendants live, and about the Saginaw Trail.  I tell a story about Fred Baker's house marker.

I go off on a tangent and connect the era that Louis Kamper is living to what is going on now in today's world with covid. I think the connection is cool. Also learn about Louis Kamper and how he affected the hotel business with his out of the world ideas for the time.  This is my source: Historic Detroit

Who is Orson Starr and is it true that his cowbells are prized collector's items also. Which cemetery had the largest mausoleum in 1914? Find all that and more in this episode.  Sources: Our History | Roseland Park Cemetery | Berkley MI funeral home and cremation

Learn who built the Royal Oak Methodist Church and also about the church itself.  Ridge Road was a Native American Footpath so learn more about it here. I give you a life update. 

Know about the fabulous Royal Oak Women's Club.  Here are my sources: History — Royal Oak Woman's Club (rowc.org) Royal Oak Woman’s Club launches fundraiser to save historic clubhouse (candgnews.com) Here is the link for their Facebook page: Royal Oak Woman's Club | Facebook

Learn about the amazing history of the First Baptist Church of Royal Oak. 

I will be back on January 3. I will be releasing new episodes every week after that.

Learn about a lighthouse on St. Helana Island and about who "discovered" Lake Michigan and how he died.