Muskegon History And Beyond With The Lakeshore Museum Center

Today we look at the history of a internationally known dance group that was formed and trained right in Muskegon County, the Maycroft Square Tappers. The Maycroft Square Tappers blended together square dancing and tap dancing into their own unique style, listen in to hear their story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Mona Lake long has been an obstacle to travelers going north or south through Muskegon County, with the only way to get around it being by the channel to Lake Michigan or the east side of the lake. Both options were a long way around though and so the idea of bridging the lake across a middle point would eventually occur with the first "float" bridge. Since that time there have been many "float" bridges but all have continued to serve as a shortcut across Mona Lake. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Before tomorrows election, we are going to be discussing just exactly how women won the right to vote and how that movement took shape state wide and in Muskegon. Additional Resources: Suffragist Magazine Smithsonian Learning Lab Suffs the Musical Education   Museums:  Women’s Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls NY Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument in Washington DC National Women’s History Museum https://www.womenshistory.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

On Halloween night 1925, Detective Charles Hammond of the Muskegon Police Department was tracking down a counterfeiter. At the time he had no idea his target was a notorious criminal known as Dutch Anderson. An ensuing confrontation between the two would leave both men dead. Listen in as we uncover the history of these two men and what happened that fateful night. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

On August 5, 1919 tension and issues between the Muskegon Traction and Lighting Company, the City of Muskegon, and residents resulted in a large riot lasting the night. This riot would end up resulting in over 1 million dollars of damage today. Join us as we examine the events that led up to the street car riot, what happened that night, and the fall out of the event. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

The Erie L. Hackley was a steam ship that navigated throughout the Great Lakes. Listen in to learn about its creation, service, and its final fate. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

While you might not recognize their name, you have most likely seen their work. Kelly Brothers was the premier interior decorators and wood workers in the late 20th century. Their work includes Hackley Public Library and Charles Hackley's house. Listen in to hear about their achievements and history. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

On the banks of the old White River was the small and at one point thriving village of Mouth. This early settlement lead the growth in White River but would vanish when the current White Lake Channel was constructed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

After a boom in the lumbering industry led to huge growth in North Muskegon, it all started to fall apart when the sawmills began closing down. Facing huge challenges North Muskegon had to redefine itself, the savior would become the resort industry which brought tourist from all over to this small community and reinvigorated it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

The 1893 World's Fair that took place in Chicago was a glorious spectacle that showcased many brand new inventions and innovations. The event drew millions to Chicago including many county residents. But Muskegon was also well represented in the fairs various displays and creations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

On part three of the Name Game: Streets of Muskegon County we are looking at a family history to find the origin of four Dalton Township roads, Ora, Nielwood, Eklund, and Nielsen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

On the very edge of Muskegon County lies an interesting community know as Casnovia. This village is split right down main street between Muskegon and Kent Counties. Join us today us we discuss its history and the challenges and benefits of being divided in half. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

The Red Cross has a long history serving Michigan and also Muskegon. Today we examine that history, and look at some of the work the Red Cross has done and continues to do today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Every year on May 25 the Muskegon Community celebrates a local holiday, Hackley Day. This holiday has it roots with Hackley Public Library and Charles Hackley's philanthropy. It was created to remember and honor Charles Hackley for all he did and has done for Muskegon. Listen in to hear its story and how it is celebrated today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Before the invention of the Big Wheel, lumbering was primarily carried out in winter. With the introduction of Big Wheels though, lumbering could flourish year round. Listen in to learn about the history, construction, and use of these oversized wheels and how they transformed our state. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Before Muskegon was unified into a larger city, many smaller communities existed. Port Sherman was one such area. Located on the Muskegon Channel, Port Sherman served as the first point of contact for boats coming into harbor and was home of many sailors, fishermen, and tugboat operators. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Listen in to learn about the history of this program and its local ties right here in Muskegon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

In the 1800s many small communities came together in Muskegon County, with places such as Muskegon, Whitehall, and Ravenna. While these communities grew and remain today, not all did. Located on Crockery Creek a small village named Trent would flourish in the 1800s, but would eventually disappear off the map entirely by the 1970s. What happened to this once thriving settlement? Listen in to find out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

The Great Depression caused upheaval throughout the United States, Muskegon being no exception. Today we look at the impact of the depression in Muskegon and how resident coped with the tough times. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Did you know that Muskegon County was home to several muskrat farms in the 1920s and 30s? Listen in to learn about the muskrat and why farming them became the newest fad in the early 20th century. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support