History

As the country remembers those who fell during the 9/11 attacks on the United States, one local veteran reflects on the day that, for a time, united the country. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Over the years, Eastern Michigan University has changed how it teaches students about the events of 9/11 and its aftermath. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

Ann Arbor is displaying its pride. On Thursday morning, it unveiled an historical marker in front of City Hall commemorating the first openly gay people in the U.S. elected to public office. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

When strolling the sidewalks of Ann Arbor's old west side, you may have noticed large square decals inviting you to scan a QR code to learn more about the historic Allen Creek. That waterway now runs underground, but that wasn't always the case. WEMU's John Stockwell decided to dig a little deeper, to uncover the story of Allen Creek.

Ann Arbor residents can now learn about the history of Allen Creek while going for a walk in town. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The Webster Township Historical Society is working to digitize their archives before America’s 250th birthday next year. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The University of Michigan’s Clements Library has recently made available a digital database of photo postcards that depict over 100 years of the state’s history. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The 2025 Thunder Over Michigan Air Show returns to Ypsilanti’s Willow Run Airport this weekend. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The start of the Revolutionary War, or American War of Independence, can be traced to one manuscript. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talks to University of Michigan William L. Clements Library curator, Cheney Joshua Schopieray about the original draft orders of British Army officer Thomas Gage and the escalating tensions preceding the Battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775.

Washtenaw County officials are in the process of possibly classifying Groves Farm in Northfield Township as a local historic district. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.