Muskegon History and Beyond with the Lakeshore Museum Center

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A short podcast exploring the people, places, and events that shaped Muskegon, Michigan and beyond.

  1. Arctic Grayling and Michigan Part 2

    Jul 1

    Arctic Grayling and Michigan Part 2

    In this follow up episode about Arctic Grayling, we check back in on the progress of the Arctic Grayling and their reintroduction into Michigan's waterways. Find out what new steps have been taken and how far this initiative has gone.

    19 min
  2. The Civilian Conservation Corps Part 1

    Jun 17

    The Civilian Conservation Corps Part 1

    The Civilian Conservation Corps or CCC, was a program in the 1930s and early 1940s that employed men to work on various conservation and community projects. In part 1 we will look at the founding of the CCC, how their camps were set up, and what skills the men learned. Join us later for part 2 as we examine their projects in Muskegon County.

    19 min
  3. Camp Pendalouan

    Jun 3

    Camp Pendalouan

    Camp Pendalouan was founded by the Muskegon YMCA in 1923. In its 100 years, it has seen thousands of Campers from Muskegon and beyond. Listen to this episode to hear a brief history of one of the camps on the shores of Big Blue Lake.

    7 min
  4. The Tiffin Report and the Growth of Michigan

    May 20

    The Tiffin Report and the Growth of Michigan

    The Tiffin Report was the findings of a land survey of the Michigan Territory. This survey would decry much of Michigan as unfit for farming and habitation and held back settlers to the area for many years. In this episode find out more about the survey done and what they had to say.

    6 min
  5. Mona View Cemetery

    May 6

    Mona View Cemetery

    At times Mona View Cemetery has been one of the areas most beautiful cemetery's. It has also had the title of one of the areas most neglected. Listen in to learn about the ups and down of this burial ground.

    7 min
  6. Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp

    Apr 15

    Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp

    Muskegon County is home to many summer camps. One camp, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, is entering its 60th year of providing summer arts education to youth from around the world. Listen in to this episode to learn about the early years of camp and the driving force that was Fritz Stansell.

    14 min
  7. Rabies in Muskegon

    Apr 1

    Rabies in Muskegon

    In the not so distant past rabies used to be a common and very deadly disease. Spread by animal bites, particularly dog bites, rabies epidemics would threaten Muskegon County residents to the point that dramatic action would need to be taken. With the creation of the rabies vaccine this once deadly virus is now mostly kept under control. Listen in as we talk about the history of rabies and the response to it.

    15 min
  8. St Mary's Church

    Mar 18

    St Mary's Church

    St Mary's Church is the oldest church and congregation in Muskegon. On the episode today we trace its origins from the early days of lumbering up until the present.

    7 min
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