New Pure Michigan commercial for The Henry Ford

April 15, 2011

Another great Pure Michigan commercial is hitting the airwaves. This one showcases The Henry Ford. I loved going to Greenfield Village and The Henry Ford when I was a kid and this commercial sparked great memories. Makes me want to take my kids there which I’m sure the folks behind the commercial wanted to happen. [...]

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War of 1812 National Archives Film

April 15, 2011

Learn about the War of 1812 and the importance of the Great Lakes in this short film. The fall of Detroit on August 16, 1812 and the Battle of Lake Erie in 1813 were two important moments in the War of 1812. The British Navy’s defeat in the Battle of Lake Erie gave us the [...]

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Five Things to do in Michigan This Weekend 4-14 – 4-17

April 14, 2011

Here are five fun events happening across Michigan this weekend, April 14th through the 17th. Last Dinner on the Titanic – 4/14/11 – Marquette – The chefs at The Landmark Inn will recreate the entire six course dinner served to the First Class passengers. Call the Maritime Museum at the Convention & Visitors Bureau (906) [...]

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The name is Bond, Bond Falls

April 13, 2011

Bond Falls is just one of the many beautiful waterfalls that grace Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. This black and white with the fog rising is one of the prettiest photos of Bond Falls I have seen.

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Upcoming Civil War events in Michigan

April 12, 2011

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War. With the anniversary comes a renewed interest and some events that are annual events as well as some new events as well. These events and reenactments offer us all a chance to get a peak at what life was like for civilians [...]

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Today’s News across Michigan – April 11, 2011

April 11, 2011

Bringing you a smattering of some of the top news stories in Michigan headlines today, April 11, 2011. This Michigan Civil War Veteran was actually a woman – Michigan Civil War veteran, Frank Thompson, was actually Emma Edmonds who may or may not have deserted the Union Army due to an alleged affair with a [...]

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August 4, 1956 footage of Tigers versus Yankees at Briggs Stadium

April 8, 2011

On this 2011 Detroit Tigers Opening Day, let’s take a stroll down memory lane to The Corner. This color footage is from an August 8, 1956 game at Briggs Stadium (later renamed Tiger Stadium) against the New York Yankees. Here is the box score from the game – NYY 2 0 1 0 1 0 [...]

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Five Great Moments in Detroit Tigers History

March 31, 2011

Opening Day is a special day and I thought I would round up some great moments in Tigers history. In no particular order, here are Five Great Moments in Tigers History. 1968 World Series Game 5 The Tigers trailed the St. Louis Cardinals 3 games to 1 and were 8 outs away from losing the [...]

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Get ready for Tigers Opening Day with Essential Games of the Detroit Tigers

March 29, 2011

I bought this set over the long cold winter to get me through until the new season started. These are definitely great Detroit Tigers games from over the years. This has been a great way to introduce my son to my beloved Tigers and pass down the love of the Tigers my father and grandfather [...]

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Navy to honor the Arsenal of Democracy with new USS Detroit warship

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[photo of previous USS Detroit by PHAN Alex J. Recalde] Their have been six previous USS Detroit warships. Construction on the seventh USS Detroit is expected to begin this December or January of 2012. When complete, the ship will be 378 feet long, 57 feet wide, and have a cruising speed of 40 knots. The [...]

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