Michigan History

Jenison was the hub of entertainment in the early 1900s...so what happened?

The "Fire Lake" Bob Seger sang about was a real lake in Michigan, but not with that name. Details are here...

This house once featured what many residents feel was the greatest arcade Frankenmuth ever had...

The stove was so big, cars could drive under it...

Like a happy lemon, this water tower in Fruitport should turn any sour person sweet..

For those who dream about going back in time during the days of the Wild West, this place is for you...

"The Blue Man of Elkton" prank was pulled off by three local well-known pranksters back in 1958. Here's the tale...

There are 13 fudge shops on Mackinac Island, and even more shops sell it. Here's why there's so much fudge on Mackinac Island...

Before it was Lansing, Michigan, it was—get this—Michigan, Michigan. Here’s how a weird naming mix-up almost stuck.

It's true...going to Hell can be fun...see for yourself...