Discover Michigan shares what is great about Michigan--our heritage, lakes, land, people, natural resources and more.
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Michigan History magazine Sept/Oct issue should be arriving in your mailbox. To read online extras from this issue, go to www.michiganhistorymagazine.com
Michigan History magazine “Oh, I do wish this crewel war was over.”
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Mack Ewing penned this sentiment after his brother-in-law, Alvin Hank, was taken prisoner by the Confederate army. Ewing recounts the incident in his October 30, 1864 letter to his wife:
Michigan History magazine The Glory of Gibson
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In 1902, five Kalamazoo businessmen bought Orville Gibson’s patent for a new type of mandolin. Gibson’s mandolin had arches into the tops and backs, making it louder and stronger. The new company – the Gibson Mandolin Guitar Mfg. ...
Michigan History magazine Walker Frontier Fest
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History Arts & Libraries - Explore southern Michigan's pioneer heritage. September 5, 2009, at Walker Tavern, Brooklyn. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Michigan History magazine Spent a week in the Traverse Bay area. Water, wine, sand dunes, shopping, lighthouses, history, fruit and more natural beauty. Sums up what is great about Michigan.
Michigan History magazine Beaver Island, located in Lake Michigan, is one of Michigan’s prominent tourist attractions. Today, the island is renowned for its natural beauty and strong Irish roots. http://bit.ly/1XS8uG
Michigan History magazine The Cash for Clunkers program has no doubt rounded up an abundance of—well—clunkers. In this, it is much like the 1938 campaign dubbed “National Used Car Exchange Week.” http://tinyurl.com/mb2evd
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U.S. Senator Prentiss M. Brown (Dem-MI) supported National Used Car Exchange Week. (In this photo, Brown is the on the far right.)
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Garden party at Dow Gardens. Friday, Aug 21. Everyone is invited!
http://www.dowgardens.org/summer_party2.
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Michigan History magazine Looking at stories for Sept/Oct: Prentiss Brown ("Father of the Mackinac Bridge"), History of Dexter, MI, West Michigan's State Fair and squirrel hunting ("When Squirrels went Nuts!")
Michigan History magazine Originally created by Herbert Henry Dow for his own satisfaction and for the enjoyment of friends, family and associates, Dow Gardens has grown to 110 acres and delights people all over the world. Dow Gardens in Midland is beautiful and impressive, no matter the season.
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Daily admission is $5.00 for adults, $1.00 for ages 6-17 or anyone with a student ID. Children five and under are free. An annual admission card may be purchased for $10.00
Michigan History magazine Calumet's Heritage Celebration--August 14 and 15, with history events August 11-17th. For more information http://bit.ly/RgZxX
Michigan History magazine July/August 2009 cover, Discovering our Covered Bridges, Women who served in the Civil War, An adventure with "flying boat" pilots
Michigan History magazine Moving lots of boxes to make room for July/Aug.
