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Tales of Southwest Michigan's Past Michael Delaware
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4.8 • 20 Ratings
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Southwest Michigan is rich in history, as the region contains the second wave of twelve counties organized in the State in 1829. The stories encapsulate pioneer triumphs and tragedy, amazing events and resilient, enterprising and passionate people. The region developed along the Territorial Roads, connecting the first land routes between Detroit and Chicago, which later brought with it the railroads and modern highways.
Starting from the Battle Creek regional area, and branching out from there, join me as I explore forgotten tales of Southwest Michigan’s past.
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S3 E42 - Mount Olivet Cemetery, The Lawler Family & New Symposiums
In this episode I explore the history of Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Battle Creek, and the Lawler family.
I also have some exciting news on upcoming Author Symposiums this fall!
For more information on Michael Delaware, visit:
https://michaeldelaware.com
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S3 E41- The Screenplay on the Music Legend Del Shannon: An Interview with Screenwriter Gary Gurner
In this episode, WGA Screenwriter Gary Gurner joins me for an interview about the screenplay on the music legend Del Shannon. We also talk about the updated progress on the screenplay, and the upcoming Del Shannon Weekend in Battle Creek on June 28-30th, 2024.
For tickets to the Del Shannon Tribute Concert on June 28th: https://events.humanitix.com/delshannonshow
For a sneak peak of the new screenplay on Del Shannon, visit: https://garysgurner.com
For links to all the events on Del Shannon weekend, visit:
https://BCRHM.org
Or follow the page on Facebook here.
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S3 E40 - Understanding the Meanings of Statues in Historic Cemeteries
In this episode, I reference Tui Snider's book 'Understanding Cemetery Symbology: A Field Guide to Historic Graveyards' to explore the meanings behind angels, saints, virtues and other beings depicted in statues.
To get a copy of Tui Snider's book, click here.
To find out details about the Cemetery workshop class in Union City, click here.
For more information on Michael Delaware, visit:
https://michaeldelaware.com
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S3 E39 - The Murder of James Robinson 1894: An Interview with Bobbie Mathis
Bobbie Mathis from the Union City Society of Historic Preservation joins me to discuss more details about one of the stories from my new book 'Victorian Southwest Michigan True Crime' entitled In Cold Blood: The Murder of James Robinson.
For more information on the event with Michael Delaware speaking in Union City on May 18th, Click here.
For more information on the event on June 15 at Riverside Cemetery, Click here.
For more information on Michael Delaware, and his upcoming schedule visit: https://michaeldelaware.com
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S3 E38 - The Werstein Tragedy of 1916
In this episode I explore the story of a tragic murder and suicide that happened in Battle Creek, Michigan in the days leading up to Prohibition. The outcome of this incident resulted in the building of a nurses home in the city.
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S3 E37 - The Kal-Haven Trail Heritage Project with Historian Jeff Green
Jeff Green, a historian who worked on the Kal-Haven Heritage Project joins me to discuss history of the Kal-Haven trail and the highlights along its length.
For more information on the Kal-Haven Trail, visit:
https://kalhaven.org
For more information on Michael Delaware, visit"
https://michaeldelaware.com
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Customer Reviews
Hidden Gem
Love this podcast and the delivery! Hope you keep the stories coming as I find them interesting and comforting, definitely a favorite!
Great Podcast!!
One of my favorite to listen to. Good quality content. Thank you.
Great for local history nerds
If you live in or are from SW Michigan (I live in Battle Creek) this is a great show to follow. Lots of interesting episodes based on the local history. Really well done. Good sound quality and very engaging.