by Brenda Sodt Marshall | May 22, 2018 | History, Travel |
We visited Scotland’s Orkney Mainland in search of Neolithic tombs, prehistoric monuments, Viking graffiti, Highland coos, Holy Relics, Scotch and maybe a sheep or two. We were not disappointed. Orkney Some vacations are just vacations. Every so...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Apr 6, 2018 | History, Travel |
Standing tall on Lake Michigan’s shore is Little Sable Point Lighthouse and it is a beauty. We caught the lighthouse bug last summer during our romp about Michigan. It is highly contagious. After you tour one, you’ll find yourself scanning the beach...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Mar 26, 2018 | History, Travel |
Just north of Hancock, Michigan in the heart of the Keweenaw Peninsula is the Quincy Mine. It’s been closed over 70 years, but tours are available. During our 2017 Michigan Tour, Chuck convinced me it was time to slay my fears and journey nearly one mile into the side...
by Chuck Marshall | Mar 11, 2018 | History, Music |
The Michigan WWI Centennial Commission and Michigan Military Heritage Museum honored the metal band Sabaton for bringing the history of World War One alive for their fans. Sabaton This is a story about storytellers and how they met to share their enthusiasm for music...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Nov 12, 2017 | History |
The time traveling machine in Whitehall, Michigan is a smoking deal at only $10 a person. You can experience 10,000 years in just a few hours at the Michigan Heritage Park. The interpreters are hands down the best. Their stores are enchanting. They encourage...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Oct 24, 2017 | History |
For 50 years, the Waterloo Area Historical Society has celebrated “Michigan Farm Life” on Pioneer Day at the Waterloo Farm Museum. It is a slice of 19th century farm Americana. Think an intimate Henry Ford Museum, but way better. Pioneer Day at...
