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...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Oct 17, 2017 | History, Travel |
Bailey, the proprietress and owner of Detroit History Tours is as funny as she is knowledgeable about Detroit’s history. She was also our Haunted Detroit Tour guide and a skilled storyteller who knows her craft well. The Haunted Detroit Tour is just one of many tours...
by Chuck Marshall | Oct 6, 2017 | History |
We raised a glass for a good cause at the Boat House Beer Fest, a restoration fundraiser for the Friends of Detroit Rowing at the Belle Isle Boat House. Boat House Beer Fest – Detroit Boat Club We love beer, but the first thing that caught our eye about the Boat...
by Chuck Marshall | Sep 5, 2017 | History |
During our romp around Michigan this summer, we explored the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse in Mackinaw City. Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse The Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse is also known as the “Castle of the Straits”. It marks the junction of Lake Michigan and Lake...
