michigan history

Originally Native American hunting grounds, this village has held on - and still does - with grim determination since the 1880s...

Most people assume Detroit is Michigan's oldest city, but that title actually belongs to Sault Ste. Marie. Several Michigan communities were established long before the state officially joined the Union in 1837.

Rainforest Cafe has faded across the country, but the Auburn Hills location is still drawing families looking for storms, shooting stars, and safari vibes.

Once it had ten or more businesses, now nothing is left except two old structures. Here's a look at the ghost town of Bolton in Alpena County...

Since 1850, this settler has been buried in this open field under a small tree, remaining undisturbed all these years. Here's the location...

No, it wasn't "Anatomy of a Murder" as some believe. Here is the correct answer...

Not only was this the first #1 hit by someone from Michigan, but the song also kicked off a cultural revolution. Check the details...

Turner began in the 1870s and was once an industrious little town...now there is little left. Here's a brief history and some photos...

Buried gold coins, vigilantes, saloon fights, brothels, and a couple of ghost towns with an infamous backstory: it's all here.

People wake up in the morning and discover they've been bitten during the night. Many times it's from a spider. Here are three Michigan spiders you need to watch out for...

It's also been called the most expensive residence in Michigan...

The Monkees were forced to reschedule their Detroit show as the National Guard and Army paratroopers arrived.