Michigan History Moment

With a limited growing season and colder temperatures, Michigan's Upper Peninsula can be a challenge for agricultural development. In the mid 1920s, Marquette University developed an experimental farm to see what crops (including peppermint) would grow well in the U.P. Produced by Michigan History Magazine

The 133-foot steamer Rising Sun, bound for Benton Harbor, MI, after departing High Island (near Beaver Island) ran aground in Lake Michigan just off Pyramid Point on October 29, 1917, during a blinding snowstorm. Produced by Michigan History Magazine

James Jesse Strang (born March 21, 1813, Scipio, N.Y., U.S.—died July 9, 1856, Voree, Wis.) was an American churchman and a dissident of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons). His unsuccessful attempt to succeed Joseph Smith as the church's leader led him to establish the Strangite sect. Produced by Michigan History Magazine

Learn about the rich history of Staple Porcelain, a process that only the most skilled artisans used to preserve valuables. Listen and never take glue for granted again. Produced by Michigan History Magazine

Aliya Ogdie-Hassen, born on April 30, 1910, in South Dakota, is known as the "mother" of the Arab community in Dearborn-Detroit. Her parents were immigrants from Lebanon who settled in the US as homesteaders. At the age of 14, Aliya got married to a man through a prearranged marriage which ended in divorce after sixteen years. In 1925, she moved from South Dakota to Detroit to live with her cousin...

The Green Book was a guidebook published annually from 1936 to 1966 by Victor Hugo Green, an African American postal worker. It provided African American roadtrippers with information on safe places to stay, eat, and visit during the Jim Crow era. Produced by Michigan History Magazine

Discover the inspiring story of Henrietta Napier and how her knowledge of sailing ships led to triumph over tragedy in 1855. Produced by Michigan History Magazine

Produced by Michigan History Magazine It was 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28,1942. The location was Hamtramck, a then-booming industrial town completely surrounded by Detroit and abutting Highland Park. Tragedy struck when a train collided with a bus, killing 16 people and seriously injuring 11 others.

Produced by Michigan History Magazine James Oliver Curwood was born in Owosso, Michigan. He was an American writer and conservationist. At least one hundred and eighty motion pictures have been based on or directly inspired by his novels and short stories.

Produced by Michigan History Magazine The Griffin was a sailing vessel built by French explorer and fur trader René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle in the Niagara area of Canada in 1679. After disappearing on its maiden voyage, the fate of The Griffin remains one of the Great Lakes' most enduring mysteries.

Produced by Michigan History Magazine Friedrich Wilhelm Zinn from Battle Creek, Michigan was a volunteer aviator who flew with French Armée de l'Air forces in World War I and an early pioneer of aerial photography for wartime reconnaissance and Military intelligence. At the close of war, Zinn lead a team of investigators with the mission to research, locate, recover and identify American airmen wh...

Produced by Michigan History Magazine From 1908-1927, Ford produced around 15 million Model T's. The classic automobile was fraught with a number of mechanical issues that made it an easy target for jokes.

The siege of Fort Mackinac was one of the first engagements of the War of 1812. Produced by Michigan History Magazine

Canadian born, Elijah J. McCoy was an engineer of African-American who invented lubrication systems for steam engines. In 2012 when the United States Patent and Trademark Office named its first regional office, in Detroit, Michigan, the "Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional Patent Office". Produced by Michigan History Magazine

Many monuments in Michigan's cemeteries with a light blue-grey metal monuments known as white bronze, an alternate name for pure zinc. Produced by Michigan History Magazine

Produced by Michigan History Magazine Jane Johnston Schoolcraft (January 31, 1800 – May 22, 1842), also known as Bamewawagezhikaquay is the one of earliest Native American literary writers.

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Produced by Michigan History Magazine Every year, thousands of vacationers enjoy staying at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. In addition to being a vacation spot, it has also served as the setting for two motion pictures.

Produced by Michigan History Magazine In August of 1847, a group of thirteen Kentucky slave catchers arrived in Cass County, Michigan. They broke into smaller parties and proceeded to various Quaker farms to retrieve their "property", but were met with peaceful resistance.

Produced by Michigan History Magazine Father Gabriel Richard served the city of Detroit as a missionary, educator, and civic leader during the early 19th century. In 1887, he helped begin a school that would eventually become the University of Michigan.

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 History Magazine

Produced by Michigan History Magazine Hilda Mueller Wuepper, a life-long resident of Bay City, Michigan took the hydroplane racing world by storm and set several world records from 1929-1933.

Produced by Michigan History Magazine University of Michigan has the unique distinction of being the only university in the world of having an alumni chapter on the moon.

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. Florence Hall from Port Austin, Michigan was chosen to lead the endeavor.

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 at close range, injuring his stomach and ribs. The unusual outcome of the accident would provide Dr. William Beaumont the platform needed to research one of the greatest contributions to medical science from the 19th century.