by Chuck Marshall | May 10, 2019 | History |
The Hackley and Hume Historic homes in Muskegon capture a moment in time when timber was king in Michigan. Hackley and Hume Historic Homes – A land of plenty There was a time when Michigan was covered in trees. The Muskegon area was home to white, red, and jack pines...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Jan 16, 2019 | History, Travel |
The Iron Fish Distillery Tours are a bargain at $10 a person. Not only do you get a history lesson, a demonstration of their soil-to-spirit process, and a guided tasting of their fine spirits but also a motivational experience. It may have...
by Chuck Marshall | Nov 22, 2018 | History |
The Michigan WWI Commission pays tribute to Eugene I. Van Antwerp for his work to establish Armistice Day as a national holiday to honor our veterans. Who is Eugene I. Van Antwerp If you are like us, you didn’t know that Eugene I. Van Antwerp was a Michigan veteran of...
by Chuck Marshall | Oct 31, 2018 | Beer, History, Michigan |
A birthday celebration at Dark Horse for our pal Wiseguy included an unexpected review of super ninja pumpkin carving skills while enjoying a tasty beverage. Pumpkins and Hunter S. Thompson The ghost of Hunter S. Thompson loomed large over our table at Dark Horse...
by Chuck Marshall | Sep 10, 2018 | History |
The Michigan World War I Centennial Commission and Michigan Military Heritage Museum commemorated the final year of “the war to end all wars” with Over Here! Michigan World War I Centennial event. Over Here! Michigan World War I Centennial event We are big fans of the...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | May 28, 2018 | History |
Betty’s Flatware Jewelry Project is the story of my mother’s wish to make keepsakes from the silverware set she received when she was married in 1947 and Max Ruggirrello, the artist who made her wish come true. Betty’s Flatware Jewelry ...
