Michigan Once Built A ‘Cow Tunnel’ Under a Busy Highway to Let Animals Cross Safely
Discover how Alpena County addressed car-cow collisions with a unique solution - a cow tunnel.
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There’s a Michigan Family Spending Eternity in a Forgotten Gravesite near Grand Rapids
Discover the hidden history of the Smith family gravesite along West River Drive in Comstock Park, a Civil War-era gem overlooked by many.
Would You Recognize These Michigan Cities by Their Original Names?
We're used to the names of these Michigan cities now, but they used to be called something else.
Michigan's 9-Year-Old Union Soldier Who Became a Major General
He asked to join in Ohio first, but they rejected him. Michigan answered the call of this 9-year-old American Hero.
Keystone State Missing Civil War Ship Found In MI After 152 Years
The ship was called The Keystone State and was last seen on November 8, 1861, when it left Detroit for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The ship was said to be holding farm machinery, but many think this was just a cover, actually carrying military equipment and gold.
Guide To Billions of Dollars of Treasure In Michigan Great Lakes For Sale
Treasure ships of the Great Lakes: Your guide to over a billion dollars in gold, silver, jewelry, rare coins, and valuable cargoes aboard treasure ships in the Great Lakes
Was Michigan Involved In The Civil War?
Michigan's involvement in the Civil War may not be what you expected. Here are photos and some brief info...
A Victorian Tea at the Grand Rapids Public Museum
The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) kicks off its 2016 Fashion and Tea programming on Saturday, February 13.
Learn about fashion, customs and culture from the Civil War Era into the 20th Century and explore the Museum’s Education Collection of vintage clothing, down to the tiniest detail.
Night at Your Museum Coming Back to Grand Rapids Public Museum
Your favorite characters come to life at the Night at Your Museum on a very special night. Hosted by the Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM), mother's, father's, and children of all ages will have a blast of a time on Sunday, December 27 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.