Several Michigan communities receive historic preservation grants
FLAT ROCK — Seven Michigan communities have received grants from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Grants totaling $250,000 will benefit local historic preservation and...
Conservation grants awarded to six cities in Michigan and Washtenaw County
Communities across Michigan will make repairs, digitize documents for easier access and reinforce a barn in the community’s historic park, all made possible by grants...
Visit the iconic American Gothic house from Grant Wood’s painting
Iowa house that inspired “American Gothic” opens to visitors A house in Eldon, a small town in Iowa, inspired Grant Wood to create his “American...
The Civil War Memorial in Fountain Park in Sheboygan was built in 1889
The inscription on the finished monument reads: “In memory of the heroes who fought for the Union, 1861-1865.” SHEBOYGAN – The American Civil War left...
Wilmington’s role in the Revolutionary War is illustrated by markers and monuments
Today, the Fourth of July in Wilmington is a holiday with fireworks, barbecues and festivities to celebrate the birth of the country we call home....
Important stories from The Detroit News
Read about Michigan Central’s historic rise from ruin and the restoration work of Ford Motor Company. ■ THE RESTORATION Reborn: Michigan Central Station aims to...
Despite Michigan Central’s resurgence, hurdles remain for Detroit’s historic relics
Detroit — Revitalizing the former train station has been the “holy grail” for many Detroit preservationists, but can it also help save the numerous vacant...