Lansing's Michigan Princess riverboat is history after more than 500,000 rides The Michigan Princess, a 500-passenger riverboat that's given rides to more than half a million people on the Grand River, is being dismantled.

Explore the rich history of Lansing’s Michigan Princess Riverboat—a iconic piece of the city’s past. A story of legacy & tradition. #Lansing #MichiganHistory

S.S. City of Milwaukee: Preserving Maritime Heritage | Northern Michigan History Explore the history of the S.S. City of Milwaukee, the last traditional railroad car ferry still afloat on Lake Michigan.

Step aboard a true Great Lakes survivor! The S.S. City of Milwaukee is the last unmodified railroad car ferry of her kind and a National Historic Landmark. Explore her history and legacy in #Manistee!
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#MichiganHistory #GreatLakes #SSCityOfMilwaukee 🚢📜✨

Real photo postcard. "Along U.S. 41. in Northern Michigan" three people in and around an igloo made from snow.

Real photo postcard. "Mr. President" large snow sculpture of a highly detailed head.

Real photo postcard. Snow sculpture of a husky on top of a platform also made from snow reading "HUSKY"

Real photo postcard "Mythical Paul Bunyan Iron Mountain Mich 2-10-39" Large and highly detailed snow sculpture of Paul Bunyan.

It’s US Snow Sculpting Week! ☃️

Bundle up, Wolverines, and take some inspiration from these snapshots from the David V. Tinder Collection of Michigan Photography, Real Photo Postcard Series.

#SnowSculptingWeek #SnowSculpting #MichiganHistory #MichiganPhotography

A podcast named True Crime Historian did an episode about the Dr Abraham Glickstein case of 1921. One old doctor's abuse of a young woman led to multiple deaths.

And that was just one of his victims.

#podcasts #TrueCrime #history #MichiganHistory #DrLarryNassar

Discover 10 surprising facts about Michigan in the intellectual playground at 500ways.com/michigan ( #Michigan, #GreatLakes, #KelloggsCornFlakes, #DetroitWindsorTunnel, #Wolverine, #TheThumb, #UpperPeninsula, #LowerPeninsula, #MackinacIsland, #Kalamazoo, #MichiganHistory)

The sisters’ letters illuminate the larger narrative of women in history: often overlooked but powerful in their ordinariness. The letters are an essential read for anyone intrigued by untold stories. #19thcenturyhistory #19thcenturywomen #womenshistory #genealogy
#familyletters #Michiganhistory

Crisp Point Lighthouse: Guardian of the Coast Explore the rich maritime history of Crisp Point Lighthouse, a sentinel on the perilous shores of Lake Superior.

Standing strong on Lake Superior’s Shipwreck Coast, Crisp Point Lighthouse tells a story of rescues, wrecks, and resilience.
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#CrispPointLighthouse #LakeSuperior #ShipwreckCoast #UpperPeninsula #MichiganHistory #GreatLakes #LighthouseLove #MaritimeHistory

Charlevoix South Pier Light Station: A Michigan Gem Explore the history of the Charlevoix South Pier Light Station, a landmark lighthouse guiding boats for generations.

Explore the history behind the iconic #CharlevoixSouthPier Light—from its early north pier beginnings to its classic red glow today. A must-read for #lighthouse lovers and #NorthernMichigan fans!
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#GreatLakes #LakeMichigan #MichiganHistory

Welcome to the 1963 Kent County (Grand Rapids) Airport.
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#Avgeek #AirportHistory #GrandRapids #KentCountyAirport #AirportArchitecture #Aviation #JetAge #b727 #NorthwestAirlines #oldpostcard #AirportArchitecture #VintagePostcard #MichiganHistory #AviationPhotography

Au Sable Pierhead Lighthouse: A Historic Landmark Explore the history of the Au Sable Pierhead Lighthouse and its vital role in Michigan's lumber trade along Lake Huron.

Once guiding lumber ships into Lake Huron, the Au Sable Pierhead Light survived fire, storms & change — and still stands tall today!👉 northernmichiganhistory.com/au-sable-pie...
#NorthernMichiganHistory #Lighthouses #LakeHuron #Oscoda #PureMichigan #MichiganHistory #GreatLakes #MaritimeHistory

Copper Harbor Lighthouse and Michigan's Mining Era | Northern Michigan History Learn about the Copper Harbor Lighthouse, a Michigan State Historic Site that played a key role in the region's copper mining boom.

Shining through Michigan’s copper boom! Copper Harbor Lighthouse once guided miners and merchants to the Keweenaw Peninsula today it stands as a proud piece of maritime history.
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#MichiganHistory #CopperHarbor #Lighthouse#KeweenawPeninsula #LakeSuperior

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Robert talked about the Michigan survivors and victims, as well as Senator Smith's far-reaching quest for answers.

#titanic #michiganhistory #maritimehistory #michigan #saginawrivermarinehistoricalsociety
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Beaver Island History: From Ancient Circles to Irish Settlers | Northern Michigan History Discover the rich history of Beaver Island, from ancient stone circles and Native American heritage to its unique Mormon kingdom.

Dive into the fascinating history of Beaver Island! Explore ancient stone circles, Native American heritage, and the rise of a Mormon kingdom. #BeaverIsland #History #MichiganHistory #MormonKingdom #GreatLakes
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Marion Orr, "House of Diggs: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Consequential Black Congressman, Charles C. Diggs Jr." (UNC Press, 2025) - New Books Network

House of Diggs: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Consequential Black Congressman, Charles C. Diggs Jr.
by @marionorrauthor.bsky.social
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incompetech – Music and also Graph Paper

Music:
"Aerosol of my Love" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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#titanic #shipwrecks #shipwreck #michiganhistory #maritimehistory #michigan #saginawrivermarinehistoricalsociety
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Hugh J. Gray Cairn | Northern Michigan History Discover the lasting impact of Hugh J. Gray, Michigan’s tourism pioneer, whose visionary efforts shaped the state's booming tourism industry.

Hugh J. Gray’s visionary efforts put Michigan on the tourism map, turning it into a must-visit destination. Discover his incredible legacy here: northernmichiganhistory.com/hugh-j-gray-... #MichiganHistory #TourismPioneer #TravelMichigan

A number of interesting aspects: religious work as labor, how a diasporic church and communities are affected by a revolution cutting off funding #russianorthodoxy #transnationalism #religioushistory #michiganhistory #laborhistory

Take a trip through Northern Michigan’s past! From Mackinac movie magic to wildfires, rock legends, and engineering marvels. October was full of unforgettable moments in history.
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#NorthernMichigan #MichiganHistory #PureMichigan #OnThisDay #HistoricMichigan #GreatLakesHistory

First Independent Telephone Company in Upper Peninsula | Northern Michigan History Delve into the beginnings of the First Independent Telephone Company in Rockland, where Linus Stannard made history in 1877.

📞✨ On this day in 1879, Michigan’s first independent telephone company wasn’t in Detroit—it was in tiny Rockland, UP! Learn how a few friends changed history. 👉 northernmichiganhistory.com/michigans-fi... #MichiganHistory #UpperPeninsula #OnThisDay

The Formation of Michilimackinac County in 1818 | Northern Michigan History Discover the significance of Michilimackinac County's creation in 1818 and its role in shaping Michigan's landscape and history.

📜 On this day in 1818, Michilimackinac County was created—stretching across nearly all of northern Michigan! It later became Mackinac County. 🌊🐟
👉 Read more: northernmichiganhistory.com/michilimacki...
#MichiganHistory #Mackinac #OnThisDay #GreatLakesHistory #UpperPeninsula #StraitsOfMackinac

Sault Ste. Marie Hydropower Plant and Its Grand Opening | Northern Michigan History Learn about the Sault Ste. Marie Hydropower Plant, an iconic example of early hydroelectric power in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

⚡🎆 On this day in history, Sault Ste. Marie lit up with the opening of the Soo Hydropower Plant—once the world’s longest low-head plant! 💡 Read more: northernmichiganhistory.com/the-grand-op...
#MichiganHistory #Hydropower #SaultSteMarie #OnThisDay

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🌊🐻 On this day in 1970, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore was established! Explore dunes, islands & history along Lake Michigan. #SleepingBearDunes #MichiganHistory #NationalParks #LakeMichigan #TravelMichigan northernmichiganhistory.com/sleeping-bea...

Large black-and-white group photo from 1941 showing men, women, and children posed in rows outside Greely Hall, a white clapboard building with tall windows. The gathering includes members of the Dougherty family and extended relatives, dressed in early 20th-century attire. The photo captures a formal moment of reunion or celebration, reflecting the legacy of rural women and pioneer families in Alpena County.

#InternationalDayOfRuralWomen, I’m honoring the Dougherty women of Alpena, MI. Here's Mary (Hall) Dougherty with her descendants and their spouses in front of Greely Hall, 1941. #alpenamichigan #GreelyMi #Hillmanmi #MichiganHistory #buriedforestresearch #familyarchives #RuralRoots

Black-and-white newspaper clipping from 1941 featuring Mary Hall, my great-great-grandmother, seated with her children around her. The caption identifies the Dougherty family of Greely as pioneer settlers in Alpena County, Michigan. The photo includes seven family members dressed formally, posed in front of a stone wall. Names listed are Mrs. Mary Dougherty (center), Mrs. Fred Beal (left), Mrs. Irwin Keegan (right), and standing behind them: John Dougherty, Esther O’Neil, Irene Cousineau, and Charles Dougherty.

This #InternationalDayOfRuralWomen, I’m honoring the Dougherty women of Alpena, MI-who built homes, raised families, and fed generations. Their legacy still warms our quilts and fills our jars. 💚 #alpenamichigan #GreelyMi #Hillmanmi #MichiganHistory #buriedforestresearch #familyarchives #RuralRoots

Metz Fire of 1908: Devastation and Evacuation | Northern Michigan History Uncover the tragic events of the Metz Fire of 1908, a disaster that spread through Michigan forests and altered countless lives.

🔥 On this day in 1908, the Metz Fire devastated Michigan, leaving 84 families homeless. Courage, survival, and community spirit shone through! 🏚️💪 #MetzFire #MichiganHistory #OnThisDay #Survival #Community
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Burt Lake Burn Out: The Story of a Lost Village | Northern Michigan History Explore the history behind the Burt Lake Burn Out, a significant yet overlooked event affecting Indigenous families in Michigan.

🪵🔥 On this day in 1900, the Burt Lake Band’s village in northern Michigan was forcibly burned in the tragic Burt Lake Burn-Out. Learn the story: northernmichiganhistory.com/remembering-... #NativeHistory #BurtLake #MichiganHistory #OnThisDay #IndigenousHeritage

Dr. Douglass Houghton Dies at Young Age of Thirty-Six | Northern Michigan History Explore the life of Dr. Douglass Houghton, who died in 1845 and revolutionized copper mining in the United States.

📜 On this day in history: Douglass Houghton surveyed Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in 1840, igniting the Copper Boom! ⚒️💎 Learn more: northernmichiganhistory.com/dr-douglass-...
#MichiganHistory #CopperBoom #DouglassHoughton #HistoryMatters #LakeSuperior #OnThisDay #Geology #UPMichigan