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Another great Pure Michigan commercial is hitting the airwaves. This one showcases The Henry Ford. I loved going to Greenfield Village and The Henry Ford when I was a kid and this commercial sparked great memories. Makes me want to take my kids there which I'm sure the folks behind the commercial wanted to happen. I love it.
Learn about the War of 1812 and the importance of the Great Lakes in this short film. The fall of Detroit on August 16, 1812 and the Battle of Lake Erie in 1813 were two important moments in the War of 1812. The British Navy's defeat in the Battle of Lake Erie gave us the famous quote from Oliver Hazard Perry, "We have met the enemy, and they are ours."
Here are five fun events happening across Michigan this weekend, April 14th through the 17th.
Bond Falls is just one of the many beautiful waterfalls that grace Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This black and white with the fog rising is one of the prettiest photos of Bond Falls I have seen.
Read MoreThis year marks the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War. With the anniversary comes a renewed interest and some events that are annual events as well as some new events as well. These events and reenactments offer us all a chance to get a peak at what life was like for civilians and soldiers 150 years ago. It's a great chance for your kids to see history come to life. We've taken our kids to Civil War reenactments and events in the past and it has always fascinated and captivated them.
Plowshares into Swords April 12, 2011 - February 5, 2012 Special exhibit at the Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing explores how the Civil War changed Michigan resident's lives.
Niles - Brandywine Civil War Reenactment May 14-15th They are reenacting the Battle of Shiloh this year.
Civil War Reenactment at Walker Tavern May 14-15 Watch battle reenactments, artillery and infantry demonstrations, and hands-on activities.
Civil War Days in Branch County This Memorial Day Weekend event in Coldwater is another great Civil War history experience. The local steam-powered locomotive, Little River Railroad, provides a ride for Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln. There are vintage baseball games, an 1860's wedding, a reenactment of the Battle of Vicksburg, and much more.
Iron Ore and the Civil War August 6-7th at Michigan Iron Industry Museum in Negaunee "The Civil War and the role Michigan's iron resources played in preserving the Union will come to life when the museum hosts a weekend Civil War artillery encampment. This encampment features military and civilian camp life, cannon demonstrations, cooking demonstrations and costumed portrayals of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln."
Civil War Era Artillery Encampment August 12-13 at Fort Wilkins in Copper Harbor. "Battery D, First Michigan Light Artillery, recreates army life of the period with artillery and small arms drills, cooking, soldiers' pastimes and much more! The encampment features more than 25 costumed interpreters, tents and full-scale artillery pieces, as well as authentically reproduced mess gear, small arms and other period artifacts."
Jackson, Michigan Cascades Civil War Muster August 26-28th This is the largest Civil War reenactment event in Michigan. This year they are reenacting the Battle of Bethel Church, Virginia.
Michigan 16th Infantry Civil War Reenactors at Mackinac Island September 10-11 at Fort Mackinac. "A little-known page in Fort Mackinac’s history will be revealed when a group of 16th Michigan Company reenactors depicting the Stanton Guard and the 3rd U.S. Infantry are hosted at Fort Mackinac."
Holland Civil War Muster SEPTEMBER 17 & 18, 2011, at the historic Van Raalte Farm in Holland, MI. "This year’s all-new FREE event features the 1st Battle of Bull Run (known in the South as 1st Manassas) with two days worth of music, impressions of historical figures, performances, medical scenarios, period-style vendors, and (of course) battle."
Don't forget to check out SeekingMichigan.org for an in-depth list of statewide events related to the Civil War.
Bringing you a smattering of some of the top news stories in Michigan headlines today, April 11, 2011. This Michigan Civil War Veteran was actually a woman - Michigan Civil War veteran, Frank Thompson, was actually Emma Edmonds who may or may not have deserted the Union Army due to an alleged affair with a married officer.
Michigan toddler gets an alcoholic drink at Applebee's - A mother ordered her son an apple juice and he received margarita mix instead.
War of 1812 road gets historical designation - Remnants of a hastily built road to Detroit during the War of 1812 received the honor of being named to the National Register of Historic Places this past January.
Skateboarders in Marquette set a new Guinness World Record - When 341 skatboarders participated in a parade on Sunday, they set a new Guinness World Record for most skateboarders in a parade.
Northern Michigan and the Civil War - Part one of a three part series chronicles the role that Northern Michigan's isolated residents played in the Civil War.