michigan history

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

George Wendt, the barfly on TV's "Cheers" had his own favorite tavern hangout in Michigan where you could find him almost every summer...

Although named in 1899, it took 30 years before Dildine showed up on atlases..... and even then it didn't last very long...

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

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.

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

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...

If you've ever driven Up North on M-77, there's a good chance you passed right by this piece of history.

Hopefully we never need one of these shelters, but it's fascinating they're still standing around the city.

Keep an eye on Fair Lane, this ongoing restoration could make it one of Michigan's most fascinating places to visit.

This bridge looked like it defied the laws of physics, which is exactly why it made it into Ripley's Believe It or Not.