Abraham Lincoln’s First & Only Speech To a Michigan Audience, 1856
Abe Lincoln gave a speech in Michigan only once, to endorse someone else for president. Details & location are here...
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A True Michigan Ghost Town: The Remains of Bell, in Presque Isle County
All alone in the woods, no people, and few building parts remaining. A true Michigan ghost town you should visit! Details and photos are here...
The Legend of Spikehorn Meyer and His Bear Den
It was a place where bears and humans roamed freely together until conservation officers took him to court. Here's the happy - and sad - Legend of Spikehorn Meyer...
Gallery of Michigan Zoos: 1910-1950s
This gallery includes twenty vintage Michigan zoos, some not around anymore. Remember how fun it was? When was the last time YOU visited one?
Photo Gallery: The Huron Mountains, Upper Peninsula
If you've never been to Michigan's Huron Mountains, these photos may inspire you...have a look!
The Michigan Childhood Home of Bill Haley, “The Father of Rock ‘n Roll”
In 1955, Bill Haley brought Rock 'n Roll into the mainstream with "Rock Around The Clock," a #1 song for eight weeks! Take a look at his Michigan childhood home!
Nashville, Michigan and the Man Who Helped Capture John Wilkes Booth
Here are some vintage photos of Nashville, Michigan and some brief info on the man who assisted in capturing Abe Lincoln's murderer...
The Michigan Boyhood Home of Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison spent the major part of his childhood in Michigan. Location, photos, and info are here...
The ‘Forgotten’ Duck Lake Cemetery, 1880-1938
There are eleven burials in these woods, but no gravestones. Take a look and see...
The Old U.P. Town of Michigamme: Moose, Mine, a Movie, and More
A Jimmy Stewart film was shot here...moose flew here...Henry Ford had a mine...and many historic buildings await your visit...