History https://www.wcmu.org/tags/history History en-US Copyright Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:23:04 GMT Woman who saved thousands during Nanjing Massacre has ties to Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-31/woman-who-saved-thousands-during-nanjing-massacre-has-ties-to-michigan Salt River Cemetery is the final resting place for over 5,000 people and is located just outside the village of Shepherd. In this small, quiet cemetery lies Wilhelmina “Minnie” Vautrin, an educator and American missionary. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:23:04 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-31/woman-who-saved-thousands-during-nanjing-massacre-has-ties-to-michigan Blace Carpenter, Tina Sawyer CMU museum director reappointed to protect Great Lakes bottomlands https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-13/cmu-museum-director-reappointed-to-protect-great-lakes-bottomlands Central Michigan University's Ron Bloomfield was recently reappointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to sit on committee to protect Great Lakes' underwater historical sites and artifacts. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:18:20 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-13/cmu-museum-director-reappointed-to-protect-great-lakes-bottomlands Tina Sawyer Beal City celebrates 150th anniversary https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-31/bealcity073025 Beal City is celebrating its 150th anniversary this weekend. It's a small town in central Michigan and has a German heritage that the community is proud to incorporate into its celebration. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 21:48:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-31/bealcity073025 Masha Smahliuk Antiques Roadshow draws thousands to Charlevoix with heirlooms in tow https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-07/antiques-roadshow-draws-thousands-to-charlevoix-with-heirlooms-in-tow Around 2,500 people flocked to Charlevoix last week with furniture, art, jewelry and collectibles in tow for a filming of the PBS program, Antiques Roadshow. Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:14:15 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-07/antiques-roadshow-draws-thousands-to-charlevoix-with-heirlooms-in-tow Teresa Homsi Downtown Alpena will be added to National Register of Historic Places https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-26/downtown-alpena-will-be-added-to-national-register-of-historic-places The new honorary title will give city officials funding opportunities to help preserve some of the city's more than 100-year-old buildings. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 02:46:33 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-26/downtown-alpena-will-be-added-to-national-register-of-historic-places Blace Carpenter Volunteers preserve, digitize Traverse City gravestones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-23/volunteers-preserve-digitize-traverse-city-gravestones Two Traverse City residents are dedicating their retirements to cemeteries. Scott Schwander and Jack Franke have spent years cleaning and digitizing the gravestones of Oakwood Cemetery, memorizing every plot and familiarizing themselves with the stories of the deceased. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-23/volunteers-preserve-digitize-traverse-city-gravestones Mia Kerner Black residents have impacted Midland since the 1860s https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-26/blackhistory062624 Midland historians and residents talk about the rich history of African American community in Midland. They discuss first settlers, people who paved the way for today, struggles and future hopes. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:00:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-26/blackhistory062624 Masha Smahliuk Steam is king at the Buckley Old Engine Show https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-16/steam-is-king-at-the-buckley-old-engine-show The show is a place for people who love to preserve and restore old technologies. Thousands of people come each year to see and show the trains, antique tractors and cars. And some enthusiasts say it's a chance to learn about the past. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 22:12:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-16/steam-is-king-at-the-buckley-old-engine-show Izzy Ross | IPR Frankfort theater goes solar, turns 100 years old https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-15/frankfort-theater-goes-solar-turns-100-years-old “There's a lot of empty roofs that could be doing good things and making some Pure Michigan, clean electricity as I like to call it.” Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:15:47 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-15/frankfort-theater-goes-solar-turns-100-years-old Teresa Homsi County health departments encouraging measles vaccine https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-08/county-health-departments-encouraging-measles-vaccine Medical experts around Michigan worry vaccine hesitancy could cause more measles outbreaks following four confirmed cases in March. Fri, 29 Mar 2024 14:37:23 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-08/county-health-departments-encouraging-measles-vaccine Scott Rechlin