by Chuck Marshall | Sep 10, 2018 | History |
The Michigan World War I Centennial Commission and Michigan Military Heritage Museum commemorated the final year of “the war to end all wars” with Over Here! Michigan World War I Centennial event. Over Here! Michigan World War I Centennial event We are big fans of the...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | May 28, 2018 | History |
Betty’s Flatware Jewelry Project is the story of my mother’s wish to make keepsakes from the silverware set she received when she was married in 1947 and Max Ruggirrello, the artist who made her wish come true. Betty’s Flatware Jewelry ...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | May 22, 2018 | History, Travel |
We visited Scotland’s Orkney Mainland in search of Neolithic tombs, prehistoric monuments, Viking graffiti, Highland coos, Holy Relics, Scotch and maybe a sheep or two. We were not disappointed. Orkney Some vacations are just vacations. Every so...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Apr 6, 2018 | History, Travel |
Standing tall on Lake Michigan’s shore is Little Sable Point Lighthouse and it is a beauty. We caught the lighthouse bug last summer during our romp about Michigan. It is highly contagious. After you tour one, you’ll find yourself scanning the beach...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Mar 26, 2018 | History, Travel |
Just north of Hancock, Michigan in the heart of the Keweenaw Peninsula is the Quincy Mine. It’s been closed over 70 years, but tours are available. During our 2017 Michigan Tour, Chuck convinced me it was time to slay my fears and journey nearly one mile into the side...
by Chuck Marshall | Mar 11, 2018 | History, Music |
The Michigan WWI Centennial Commission and Michigan Military Heritage Museum honored the metal band Sabaton for bringing the history of World War One alive for their fans. Sabaton This is a story about storytellers and how they met to share their enthusiasm for music...
