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Michigan Moments

Michigan Moments

Written by: Michael B Hardy
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 Michigan Moments is your passport to the people, places, and turning-point events that shaped the Great Lakes State. Hosted by Michigan writer and historian Michael Hardy, each bite-sized episode blends vivid storytelling, archival research, and evocative sound design to bring Michigan’s hidden past to life—from copper-boom boomtowns and vanished Great Lakes steamers to civil-rights flashpoints and small-town legends that still echo today.

Whether you grew up on the Sunrise Coast, vacation “up north,” or simply love a good story well told, you’ll find something to marvel at in every 10-minute journey. New episodes drop weekly and include:
  • Narratives inspired by rare photo postcards, newspaper clippings, and oral histories.
  • The “Bite-Size Michigan History” reel, a quick-hit recap perfect for your coffee break.
Hit Follow to join tens of thousands of curious listeners exploring the rich tapestry of Michigan history—one moment at a time. Have a topic or photo you’d like featured? Email us at michiganmomentspod@gmail.com or tag #MichiganMoments on social media. Because every road, river, and shoreline in Michigan has a story. Let’s uncover them together.2025 Thumbwind Publications LLC Science Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary World
Episodes
  • Akron Michigan History: Coal, Rails, and Community in the Early 1900s

    Akron Michigan History: Coal, Rails, and Community in the Early 1900s
    Aug 2 2025
    Step back into the early 1900s with Coal, Rails, and Community: Akron Michigan History.

    This 3-minute historical feature brings rare postcard images to life, showing the coal mines, railroads, parades, and Main Street scenes that shaped this Tuscola County town. Learn how Akron’s coal industry powered local growth, how the railroad connected it to the outside world, and how community pride kept the town strong through change.

    Perfect for history fans, Michigan natives, and anyone who loves a good small-town story.
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    3 mins
  • Adrian’s Turn-of-the-Century Story

    Adrian’s Turn-of-the-Century Story
    Aug 2 2025
    Step back into early 20th-century Adrian, Michigan, through rare postcard images and a compelling historical narrative. This videocast reveals eight moments that shaped the “Maple City,” from the bustling streets of Main Street to the quiet halls of Adrian College.

    See how the 1912 Lion Motor Works fire ended Adrian’s bid to join the auto industry, visit the Industrial Home for Girls, and stand on the platform of the Lake Shore Railroad Depot. Travel the old U.S. 223 to The Wigwam roadside attraction, and witness the town’s pride during its 1925 centennial celebration.

    If you love Michigan history, small-town stories, and archival photography brought to life, this episode is for you.

    📜 Watch, listen, and learn how Adrian balanced ambition, tradition, and change

    #MichiganHistory #VintageMichigan #AdrianMichigan
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    3 mins
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