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Michigan Dates in History - December

Michigan Dates in History - December

From the death of Albert Kahn to the repeal of prohibition — December is full interesting anniversaries and memories for the Great Lakes State. How many of these did you...
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Michigan Dates in History - October

Michigan Dates in History - October

From KISS to Harry Houdini — October is full interesting anniversaries and memories for the Great Lakes State. How many of these did you know?   October 1, 1967 Michigan’s...
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Michigan Dates in History - September

Michigan Dates in History - September

From the first B-24 Bomber produced at Willow Run to Detroit speedboat racer Gar Wood setting a world record of 124 MPH — September is full interesting anniversaries and memories...
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Michigan Dates in History - August

Michigan Dates in History - August

From the Detroit Zoo opening to Madonna's birthday — August is full interesting anniversaries and memories for the Great Lakes State. How many of these did you know?   August...
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Michigan Dates in History - June

Michigan Dates in History - June

From ratifying the 19th Amendment to give women the right to vote to the opening of Bob-Lo Island Amusement Park — June is full interesting anniversaries and memories for the...
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Michigan Dates in History - May

Michigan Dates in History - May

From Holland's first Tulip Festival to the fifteen-millionth Model T rolling off the assembly line — May is full interesting anniversaries and memories for the Great Lakes State. How many...
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Michigan Dates in History - April

Michigan Dates in History - April

From Michigan becoming the first state to repeal federal prohibition to the designation of the robin as our official state bird — April is full interesting anniversaries and memories for...
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Michigan Dates in History - March

Michigan Dates in History - March

From Michigan becoming the first government in the English-speaking world to the Detroit Red Wings winning a seventh consecutive National Hockey League championship — March is full interesting anniversaries and...
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Michigan Dates in History - February

Michigan Dates in History - February

From Ty Cobb’s induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame to the coldest temperature ever recorded in Michigan — February is full interesting anniversaries and memories for the Great Lakes...
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Michigan Dates in History - January

Michigan Dates in History - January

From Aretha Franklin becoming the first female vocalist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to Michigan's birthday — January is full interesting anniversaries and memories...
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Michigan Dates in History - November

Michigan Dates in History - November

From the opening of the Mackinac Bridge to the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald — November is full interesting anniversaries and memories for the Great Lakes State. How many of...
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Michigander: Amber Parsons of Harwood Gold, Michigan Maple Syrup

Michigander: Amber Parsons of Harwood Gold, Michigan Maple Syrup

Harwood Gold has been making maple syrup in Michigan since 1898. Amber Parsons is the 5th generation to run the family business over and expand it to what it is today. Maple Syrup season is a very special time. Lots of laughter and an ease about life. The whole process is very nostalgic."