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Come check it out! Official state historical society of Michigan. A non-governmental educational non-profit.

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of former Michigan Governor William Milliken.  He passed away at his Traverse City home this afternoon at age 97.  Prior…

The Depot is open today 05/20/2018! Stop on in till 4pm and see some of what we have to offer!

Happy 61st birthday Mighty Mac! The span opened to traffic on Nov. 1, 1957.

On July 16, 1857, the first telegraph cable was laid across the Detroit River. This 1877 telegraph, from J. W. Lord to Theodore H. Eaton, Jr., asks, “Can Margaret join…