Tales of Southwest Michigan's Past

• S4 E18 - The Stories Behind the Artifacts: An Interview with Jack Girsbach and Bobbie Mathis

  In this episode, Chicago antique expert Jack Girsbach joins me along with Bobbie Mathis from the Union City Society for Historic Preservation. We discuss the stories behind antiques, the topic of haunted artifacts and also an exciting upcoming event on May 10, 2025 at the Battle Creek Regional History Museum.For tickets to the event on Saturday, May 10th, click here.To email Jack Girsbach with questions, use: [email protected] information on Michael Delaware, visit:https://michaeldelaware.com

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• S4 E17 - Bloodstained: Exploring Michigan's Darkest Murders Forgotten By Time - An Interview with Author Allie Seibert

  In this episode, I am joined by Author Allie Seibert to talk about her new book 'Bloodstained: Exploring Michigan's Darkest Murders Forgotten By Time'.We also discuss the various aspects of researching stories from the past, and its challenges. For more information on Author Allie Seibert, visit:https://householdhistory.comTo follow her on Facebook, visit:https://www.facebook.com/allieseibertauthorFor more information on Michael Delaware, visit:https://michaeldelaware.comFollow Michael Delaware on Facebook at:https://www.facebook.com/MichaelDelawareAuthor

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• S4 E16 - Abraham Lincoln's History in Michigan & The Association of Lincoln Presenters Conference 2025 with Special Guest Kevin J. Wood

  In this episode, professional Abraham Lincoln presenter Kevin J. Wood joins me to talk about the history of the 16th President in his visit to Kalamazoo, and also share the exciting news about the upcoming Association of Lincoln Presenters 2025 Annual Conference which is being held in Kalamazoo April 24-27, 2025. Click on these links below for more information on the event:Association of Lincoln Presenters 2025 Annual ConferenceKevin J. Wood's website: MrLincoln.comFacebook.com/MrLincolnKevinWoodFor more information on Michael Delaware, visit:MichaelDelaware.comFacebook.com/MichaelDelawareAuthor

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• S4 E15 - Dark Stories from Baroda, Michigan 1900-1901

  In this episode, I explore some history of the hobo encampments that once existed outside the small village of Baroda in 1900-1901, and two dark stories that happened during this time. This story includes railroad history of the era.For more information on Michael Delaware, visit:https://michaeldelaware.com

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• S4 E14 - The Story of Big Red: The Holland Harbor Lighthouse

  In this episode I explore the fascinating history of the Holland Harbor Lighthouse affectionately known as 'Big Red' which first went into operation shining its lights into Lake Michigan in December of 1870.The information from this episode comes from an article written and published in 2019 by Valerie van Heest for the Michigan History Magazine.To find out more about the Michigan Historical Society or subscribe to the magazine visit: https://hsmichigan.orgFor more information on Michael Delaware, visit:https://michaeldelaware.com

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