At the beginning of the Civil War in 1861, Michigan had 1,200 men and a few officers in the State Militia. By January 1865, nearly 89,000 Michigan soldiers had served in the war. Presenters Al and David Eicher will offer … Continue reading Michigan In The Civil War
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In the 1930's, a tree army invaded Michigan. 100,000 strong, the men of the Civilian Conservation Corps occupied over 120 camps throughout the state. They fought forest fires, built state parks, and planted 484 million trees, while sending much needed … Continue reading The CCC In Michigan
Commonwealth by Ann Patchett
Arts and Crafts for Grown-Ups Fabric Pots
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Join us for a meet & greet with two award winning authors from the Upper Peninsula: Ellen Airgood (South of Superior, Tin Camp Road) and Mikel Classen (True Tales: The Forgotten History of Michigan's Upper Peninsula). Register On Line at … Continue reading Area Author Meet & Greet