Lost In Michigan Volume 1 is ON SALE at Amazon for $8.94 HERE I am not sure how long the sale will last since I have no control over what Amazon does but I thought I would let you know if you wanted to pick up a copy for yourself or a friend. Thank you
After the Civil War, American began decorating the graves of loved ones killed in the war. An association of Union Civil War veterans, the Grand Army Of the Republic, began promoting May 30th, as Decoration Day. A day to remember the soldiers that gave their life during the war. By 1890 each state had officially
A few blocks north of Downtown Monroe on Monroe Street is and old cemetery known as The Old Burial Ground. It was established in 1794 and is the oldest cemetery in the city and one of the oldest in the Great Lakes State. The cemetery is home to the graves of many early settlers, including
A few miles northeast of L’Anse in the Upper Peninsula is the Pinery Indian Cemetery. The land has been used as a Native American burial ground since the 1600s. Many of the graves have spirit houses. They provide a place for loved ones to leave food, arrows, beads, and items needed for the deceased to
This Queen Anne house was built in 1890 in the southern Michigan town of Hudson. It was built by banking pioneer Gamaliel Thompson. Three generations of the Thompson family lived in the house before it became a museum. It is one of the most original Queen Anne style homes in Michigan both inside and out.
The Porcupine Mountains in the western Upper Peninsula is the largest state park in Michigan. It is known for its hiking trails, waterfalls, and the Lake Of The Clouds. But few people know that hidden among the trees are the ruins of an old mining town. It also has an old stone lined shaft that
I was roaming around the Monroe Cemetery located north of Greenville. I saw a tombstone with the words ONE EYE PETE that caught my attention. On the other side is the name of Corp. Peter Nelson. From what I could find on the internet Peter Nelson came to the United States from Denmark to avoid
I am proud to announce my most recent book Lost In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is now available. I have had several people request I do a book on places in the U.P. and this book has many of my favorite places. Some locations have been published in my other books and some are new. I
The Ladies’ Library Association of Kalamazoo officially incorporated in 1852 and it was the first women’s club organized in Michigan and the third organized in the United States. Its purpose was to promote the cause of equal education for women. The organization built This building in downtown Kalamazoo in 1879, and it is the building
A historical marker stands in a small park next to the library in downtown Ypsilanti. It stands in memorial of a African American engineer that created a memorable idiom for something genuine. Elijah McCoy was trained as a mechanical engineer and the son of former slaves. He made his living as a fireman stoking fires
A 15 star American Flag waves over the historic River Raisin Battlefield in Monroe. It commemorates the Battles of Frenchtown and the deadliest battle in Michigan’s history. The first battle was fought on January 18, 1813, when a small American force under the command of Colonel William Lewis attacked a British and Native American force
