Tales of Southwest Michigan's Past Michael Delaware

In this episode, I explore the history of the orphan trains which existed as a form of a child welfare program that lasted between 1854 - 1929.

The first orphan train stop was in Dowagiac, Michigan in 1854. In the years they operated, over 200,000 children were placed in homes by charitable programs from eastern cities like New York and Boston.

For more information on the references in this episode, visit the Dowagiac Museum bibliography page here.

For tickets to the Del Shannon Concert mentioned, click here.

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In this episode, I explore the meanings of plant symbology in historic cemeteries. When you tour a cemetery, you will see headstones, monuments and even architecture with plant symbology worked into the design. It is easy to discount these as just decor, but in reality there is a symbolic meaning behind each one, and often it was carefully chosen to send a message to all who visit.

The book I am referring to today is "Understanding Cemetery Symbols" by Tui Snider, and you can get a copy of her book here.

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In this episode, I explore an article included in the Pioneer Collections Annual Report of 1890 written by historian ADP Van Buren entitled "Michigan in Her Pioneer Politics". It offers an insight into the early political history of Michigan during the pioneer era, as well as the early formations of township governments and the emergence of the political parties leading up to the Civil War.

To read the article, click here.

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In this episode, I explore the stories of men who made the ultimate sacifice in service to their country that were from the Battle Creek area. I share stories from WWI, WWII & Vietnam.

For the video I mentioned on Vietnam, click here.

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In this episode, I explore a forgotten murder in the small village of Partello, Michigan that happened in 1897. Partello is located in Lee Township, in Calhoun County.

The story also discusses briefly the subject of the infant mortality rate of the 1800's.

For more information and a calendar for Michael Delaware, visit: https://michaeldelaware.com

For the list on feedspot mentioned, visit:
https://blog.feedspot.com/michigan_history_podcasts/




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In this episode, Tom Nehil & Eric Lafary join me from Tillers International, and also Brenna Pixley from Earthcraft Skillshare. We discuss the various skills used by the pioneers who settled in Michigan, and upcoming programs with both organizations this summer to impart a diverse collection of crafts and training. Both organizations offer numerous classes ranging from woodworking, blacksmithing, food harvesting, plowsharing, and many other pioneer skills and crafts.

For more information on classes and programs from Tillers International, visit:

https://www.tillersinternational.org

To sign up for the Earthcraft Skillshare summer program in July, visit: https://www.earthcraftskillshare.com

For more information on Michael Delaware, visit:

https://michaeldelaware.com

Check out the list from Feedspot featuring this podcast as #1 in the Michigan History Category!

https://blog.feedspot.com/michigan_history_podcasts/


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