Alex Bertram (left) and Tim Stockdale (right) with the train. Courtesy | Scot Bertram ...
In 19th century Detroit, there was little stigma attached to public speaking. In the days before the arrival of 20th-century mass media, politicians, barkers and buskers often found eager audiences by ...
Many Michigan towns find their roots along the railroad tracks that connected people nationwide for nearly a hundred years. And while train traffic isn’t what it once was, the impact of railways can ...
Some of Michigan's steam train excursions include the Little River Railroad, based in Coldwater; the Steam Railroading Institute, based in Owosso; the Michigan Transit Museum, based in Mount Clemens; ...
The village of Vandalia wrapped up the Underground Railroad days this weekend. It gave visitors the chance to learn about how the village's history connects with the Underground Railroad. The ...
(WXMI) — In honor of Black History Month, FOX 17 toured three Underground Railroad sites in Southwest Michigan. The tour covered two significant stops in Cass County and Schoolcraft. The Bonine House ...
INSIDE THE B AND O RAILROAD MUSEUM, YOU’LL FIND CENTURIES WORTH OF RAILROAD HISTORY. SO MUCH OF IT IS ALSO BLACK HISTORY. AS WE GEAR UP FOR OUR 200TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2027, YOU CAN REALLY SEE THAT BLACK ...
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Funding is on the way to Kalamazoo to address its railroads, according to the Michigan Infrastructure Office (MIO). Friday, the city was awarded $2.57 million, as well as a 20% ...