The Beginning of a New Nation
Over two centuries ago a rag tag group of rebel soldiers went up against the most powerful empire in the world. People said they had a snowballs chance in H E double hockey sticks chance of beating the...
View ArticleThe Stone Children of the Soo
Next to Washington Elementary School in Sault Ste Marie, is a stone statue with two small children. Around the base are the words: Water, Air, Soil and Protect. I could not find any info about it on...
View ArticleThe Christmas Tree Ship
Along the Lake Michigan shoreline is a historical marker near the town of Thompson. It marks the spot where the “Christmas Tree Ship” sailed from with a load of pine trees for Chicago. One of the last...
View ArticleNew Abandoned Michigan Book
I am proud to announce the release of my new book Lost In Michigan’s Abandoned Places has just been released. It contains stories of places around Michigan that was abanded for thier original purpose....
View ArticleThe Canon in Alpena
A massive canon sits in front of the Alpena city hall. It once stood on the deck of the U.S.S. Maine battleship. The mighty American warship exploded in Havana harbor on February 15, 1898, ignited the...
View ArticlePaczki Day
For someone like me who is a descendant of Polish immigrants it’s Paczki Day. A single one is paczek pronounced “pohn-check” and more than one paczek is paczki, pronounced “poonch-key”. There always...
View ArticleLost In Michigan’s Thumb
I am thrilled to announce the release of my new book, “Lost In Michigan’s Thumb.” This book invites you to discover the fascinating history and unique places within Michigan’s Thumb region. Having...
View ArticleThe Orpan Train and Dowagiac
The Dowagiac train depot, which was built in 1903, stands as a notable landmark in downtown Dowagiac. The original depot on this site holds historical significance as it welcomed the very first Orphan...
View ArticleThe Enigma of the Miller Sphere
The Memphis Cemetery, situated south of Memphis, Michigan, is home to a truly puzzling monument marking the grave sites of the Miller family. At the back corner of the grounds rests an enormous,...
View ArticleThe Old Schoolhouse
This old schoolhouse stands in the thumb southwest of Columbiaville. Called the Vermilya school It was constructed in 1875. The school closed in 1941 and the students sent to Columbiaville. It looks as...
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