michigan history

Lasting longer than most venues of its type, the hotel burned in 1964, the pavilion demolished in 1984. Here's how it looked all those years ago...

Built 150 years ago, this mansion-turned-hospital has also turned into one of Mid-Michigan's most legendary haunted hotspots. Read the many reasons why...

This fun park had a dozen attractions, including a nearby drive-in theater. After 30 years it was ripped apart and turned into a golf course...

110 years old in 2026, this church underwent some changes over the last century but remains a cornerstone of Lansing's Old Town...

This historic farm site in Jackson County was also used as a summer camp and Bed & Breakfast. Here are details on the 1868 Gordon Hitt Farmstead at Clark Lake...

The old Merson Store was where people met, gabbed a while, and bought last minute items to snack on. Burned down in 2025...

Now incorporating a "strange oddity" exhibit, the Irish Hills' "Mystery Hill" has lasted 3/4 of a century, the longest of all other area attractions...

Ya ever wonder about the ones who complain about living in Michigan and why they don't move? Here are a handful of reasons why they don't...

The purpose is not military-driven or meant to be any kind of watch-house. It's a simple explanation you'll find here along with old & new photos...

Never married and living in the house for 86 years, the Mann Sisters quietly left their house and belongings to the public. Here are some details...