Michigan History Center
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The Michigan History Center fosters curiosity, enjoyment and inspiration rooted in Michigan's stories | Family Adventure. Historic Fun.
Lansing, MI
Joined June 2008
Carl is our very own snow globe!❄️
One of those moments at the #MLHC where #CarlTheTree looks encased in a snow globe 🌲❄️ Feel the same to you Archives of Michigan / @MIHistoryCenter?
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Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a lighthouse keeper? Well, now’s your chance to find out! Apply to be a lighthouse keeper at Tawas Point Lighthouse during the 2025 season. For more information & how to apply, visit our website: https://t.co/qT4ciGppZD.
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Hey @MackinacBridge fans, available now at the @MIHistoryCenter gift shop in #Lansing: tiles set on retired grates from the #MightyMac! Contact the Michigan History Center at 517-335-2582 or MHCInfo@Michigan.gov for more info.
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Firearm deer season starts in Michigan today! Check out these deer licenses from the past century from the Michigan History Center collections. For those participating in the season, please do so safely. For more information, visit https://t.co/e62HsRlczi.
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📢The National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom accepted 2 Battle Creek sites! The nominations were written by undergrad students from U-M who worked as our interns. They worked very hard & we congratulate them on this accomplishment! More info: https://t.co/9O5Zi3gAMX
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The Michigan History Center is nominated for TWO @CityPulse Top of the Town awards! You can find our name under the "Best Historical Place" & "Best Non-Bar or Restaurant Date". We are so honored to be nominated! Voting closes Oct. 29. Cast your vote at https://t.co/vKfIYM3HDr
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Happy Michigan Archaeology Day everyone! There’s still time to join in! We have activities, archaeologists on site to talk to and much more. We hope to see you soon!
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There is so much to do at Michigan Archaeology Day THIS SATURDAY! We have special exhibits, interesting presentations and hands-on activities. Watch a flintknapper make stone tools and try throwing a spear using an atlatl. See the full schedule: https://t.co/Oh5NRBxq4n.
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How'd we do, @Lions? 🤔
The Detroit Lions won yesterday! To celebrate, how about some history trivia about Michigan's NFL team...What year did the team move to Detroit and rebrand as the Detroit Lions? (Bonus for anyone who can say where they moved from!)
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The Detroit Lions won yesterday! To celebrate, how about some history trivia about Michigan's NFL team...What year did the team move to Detroit and rebrand as the Detroit Lions? (Bonus for anyone who can say where they moved from!)
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Sept. 21-28 is Trails Week! Did you know that we run the Heritage Trail Program? Heritage Trails connect people with the natural & cultural heritage of a landscape. It's a great way to enjoy Michigan's natural beauty, while learning history! Learn more at https://t.co/3endayzWY3.
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Have an artifact you want to know more about? Join us at the Archaeology Roadshow, a new addition to Michigan Archaeology Day! Experts in archaeology, geology & paleontology will be on hand to assess your finds & teach you how to report sites. Learn more: https://t.co/Oh5NRBxq4n
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The Michigan Iron Industry Museum, located in Negaunee, will be closed from Sept. 30 through Nov. 22 for some much-needed building updates. We apologize for any inconvenience but hope you will visit the museum once it reopens! For updates, visit https://t.co/Q4L0YsZtXK.
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After 46 years, Susan, one of our graphic designers, is retiring! We want to thank Susan for her years of hard work. Susan was hired on Sept. 5, 1978. Her list of accomplishments since that day is long & we are grateful for everything she has done! Join us in congratulating her!
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Interested in learning about the Underground Railroad in Michigan? Attend the Michigan Underground Railroad Heritage Gathering at the Michigan History Center on Saturday, Sept. 21! Learn more⬇️ https://t.co/EwMkNuvEV3
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Working Towards Freedom: Occupations and the Underground Railroad
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Happy Labor Day! Established in 1984, this day celebrates the contributions of American workers. This month, we will acknowledge those contributions by sharing clothes from a variety of occupations. This Consumers Energy shirt (1950-1970) was worn by a meter reader in Flint.
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You know it's going to be a good day at work when this is what you see! Happy Monday 🌞 (The gold at the end of this rainbow is the 5 floors of history we have in the museum!)
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an archaeologist? Here’s your chance to talk with archaeologists about investigations and artifacts that tell the story of 14,000 years of Michigan history! This event is free, and parking is too! Learn more at https://t.co/Oh5NRBxq4n.
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Drumroll please... Michigan officially became a state on January 26, 1837! Did you guess correctly?
How about some Michigan history trivia! What year did Michigan officially become a state?
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How about some Michigan history trivia! What year did Michigan officially become a state?
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