• Michigan History magazine. This month's feature: Discovering our Covered Bridges. The last three of the state's historic covered bridges—built more than a century ago—still carry rural traffic. The Langley, White and Fallasburg bridges can all be found in southwest Michigan, yet there are two other noteworthy bridges with the look and feel of century–old construction: one at Greenfield Village in Dearborn and another in Frankenmuth.
| • Michigan History for Kids Magazine Looks at "Our Great Lakes" Michigan History for Kids has been praised by parents, teachers and children. In this issue: • Why do we call this the Great Lakes Region? How the Great Lakes were formed • How we use the lakes Living and working on Lake Michigan • Heroes of the lakes • The Soo Locks • Threats to our lakes • The first Earth Day | • Kids at Fayette Visit the Kids at Fayette online exhibit and learn what school, clothing, fun and manners were like during the 1880s. Check out the kids' games and cookie recipe, too! | • Michigan Historical Museum System The Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing presents an overview of the state's history. | • Genealogy Tools 1870 Michigan Census, Cemetery Sources, Naturalization Records, County Clerks Directory, and more | • Links to Early Automobile History These links to information about the early Michigan automobile industry history and Michigan's roads provide further resources for your study. |
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