michigan history

Cars were so restricted in 1900 that horses and bikes could easily outpace them.

Two women, two axes, and two verdicts that shocked the public. Learn about Martha Haney's 1897 trial.

When people attempt to take home some of Bete Grise's "Singing Sands", the magic mysteriously goes away. Details are here...

Michigan has seen some wild tornado seasons lately, but the state's single day record of 19 tornadoes from May 21st, 2001 still hasn't been touched.

Shepardsville barely appears on maps anymore, but it's one claim to fame needs to be recognized...

One of Michigan's most notorious murders took place here in 1970 - so legendary, they based a movie on it...

Grand Rapids has come a long way over the years. See what's still here from 1921 and what's new from the last 100 years.

What's now an empty parking lot in Garden City used to be a piece of retail history.

His crimes took place in Midland; he was charged with murder and hanged in 1938. Here are details...

Boblo Island's amusement park closed back in 1993, but its story isn't over. One of the boats that carried riders there has been reborn as a museum in Detroit.

The song title was inspired by a ten-year-old girl in Battle Creek.....the lyrics were based on something entirely different...

Michigan helped shape the legend of Batman before Batman made his first appearance in 1939...