The Rouge River was long known as one of the most polluted rivers in the United States. A mid-1980s tipping point awakened watershed residents that raw sewage was overwhelming their river. Today, people have overcome apathy and are working together to bring their river back to life.
The PGSM seminar features live presentations with Q&A sessions, a syllabus, and door prizes. Open to the public. Speakers and Presentations: Dr. Anna Muller: The People of Hamtramck: Reflections on Belonging, Agency, and Being Polish American Nancy Loe, M.A., MLS: Researching Ancestral Locations in Prussian Genealogy Records Nancy Loe, M.A., MLS: Finding Prussian Ancestors in ... Read more
Foreign Language Newspapers published in the U.S. and abroad can be wonderful genealogical resources even when you do not know the language they are printed in. We’ll discuss why this resource can be helpful to your research, how to use foreign language newspapers when you aren’t familiar with or fluent in the language, and where ... Read more
Michigan is home to over 120 lighthouses, which not only mark harbors but also guide ships around underwater obstructions. These beacons are located anywhere that ships may travel, meaning many of them are in the middle of the Great Lakes, including the most remote lighthouse in the United States, Stannard Rock. It was here that ... Read more
Dr. Greg Sumner will talk about the subject of his History Press book Detroit in WWII, its days as the capital of America's Arsenal of Democracy against fascism during WWII. The miracles of Willow Run, the achievements of "Rosie the Riveter," the exploits of Hank Greenberg, and the politics of wartime rationing are among the ... Read more
Build a Brick Wall? Genealogists already have plenty of them! You’ve researched your ancestors, have found another generation and then—no progress. Genealogists get stuck. Brick walls may last for years or a life time, but more knowledge and more skills may knock that brick wall down. Learn about the causes of Genealogical Brick Walls and learn the potential solutions ... Read more
