July 19, 2013
Resurget cineribus
A few thoughts about Detroit’s bankruptcy, and our history of adversity. And cholera.
July 19, 2013
A few thoughts about Detroit’s bankruptcy, and our history of adversity. And cholera.
December 28, 2012
The pioneer settler of Mt. Clemens owned a distillery, was a prisoner of the British during the War of 1812, and founded a city that loved dancing.
October 21, 2012
In Michigan’s 175th year as a state, celebrate the life of our first, youngest, and fieriest governor: the hotspur Stevens T. Mason. We gather to toast his memory this Thursday, 10/25, in Capitol Park.
January 26, 2012
Enjoy your dodransbicentennial, Michigan.
October 26, 2011
Who’s celebrating his bicentennial tomorrow?
June 10, 2011
Fake eviction notices in Detroit. From 1837.
February 21, 2011
James Monroe: the first President to visit Detroit. Also: last President to wear the old Revolutionary tri-corner.
October 28, 2010
A small crowd gathered in Capitol Park yesterday to honor Stevens T. Mason, Michigan’s first and America’s youngest governor, on his 199th birthday.
October 24, 2010
How many opportunities do you have in a lifetime to attend the solemn rite of governor’s burial?
June 30, 2010
May 12, 2010
The Napoleon of Detroit auctioneers, a schooner on wheels, laughing gas at Michigan Gardens and the lost pomp of gubernatorial election season.
January 26, 2010