Muskegon History And Beyond With The Lakeshore Museum Center

Listen in as Wendy interviews Geologist Greg Waite from Michigan Tech about earthquakes in general and how they can occur in the Midwest. Professor Waite will also answer questions about earthquakes from children at Muskegon Christian Elementary.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patrick-horn/support

In 1937, Muskegon held a centennial festival to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the first sawmill being built on Muskegon Lake, and Michigan becoming a state. This festival had many oddities and events, but it also included the collection of Muskegon artifacts. It was this collection that became the basis for a county history museum. 85 years later, these items are still an important part of the Lakeshore Museum Center's collection. Currently these items are on display at the museum in our From the Ledger exhibit, which goes through summer of 2022.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Originally built as a Civilian Conservation Corps project during the Great Depression, the Blockhouse with its great view of Lake Michigan, quickly became a local icon and popular destination. It also became a target for vandals and would survive much before being burned down in 1962. The destruction of this structure proved the communities love of the Blockhouse and after years of campaigning the structure was rebuilt to be used by locals and campers alike again.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Today we are joined by Mallory Metzger, Marketing and Program Coordinator for Hackley Public Library as we talk about the creation, history, and legacy of this Muskegon cultural institution. We also discuss the library's role in Muskegon's community today and the resources they provide. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patrick-horn/support

On part two of our history of the Maccabees, we examine a Muskegon resident Mother Adelphia Ward and her mission to create a women's branch of the Maccabees. Find out what vital role this organization played and what it took for a female lead organization to get the credibility and respect it deserved. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

The Knights of the Maccabees were a fraternal order that at one time had members throughout North America. Over the years the organization disbanded except for a strong presence that lasted in Michigan. In this part 1 of 2 we examine the history of this organization, in part 2 to follow in two weeks, we will cover the strong ties between the Maccabees and Muskegon.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Charles Hackley, in his lifetime, gave much back to Muskegon in his desire to make it a better place. Many of these donations still serve Muskegon County residents today. Our topic today however, has recently had it's story come to a close in its physical form, but will remain in the minds and hearts of many of our listeners. Today we look at the creation and history of Hackley Hospital.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

George Quimby was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan and spent much of his early life in Western Michigan. As a young man he was a sailor in the Great Lakes but also was a part of many early archaeological excavations in Muskegon County. He would become the director of the Lakeshore Museum Center in 1942 before becoming the Curator of North American Archaeology at the Field Museum in Chicago. Quimby continued to be a world renown anthropologist publishing many books on North American archaeology and anthropology and even having a feature named after him, the Mason-Quimby line.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

In the winter of 1978, Muskegon County and most of Michigan saw over 2 feet of snow fall in period of several hours. On our episode today we look at the circumstances that led to this super storm, how residents dealt with it, and the consequences of that blizzard.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

As we begin 2022 we would like to take a look back 100 years ago to what was happening in Muskegon County and the United States. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Filling a unique triangular slice of land in downtown Muskegon, the Flat Iron Building was position in an ideal place. Listen in as we talk about the history of the creation of this building and its later demolition.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Today's episode dives into the tumultuous life of one of Charles Hackley's grandsons, Leigh "Hack" Smith. This episodes looks both at the highs and lows in his life and how he helped carry on the Hackley legacy in Muskegon and abroad.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

In part 2 of our story on White Lake we examine the history of clean up in White Lake and the various groups and organizations responsible for the effort.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

In part 1 of our story on White Lake we examine the history of several industries in the White Lake area and how they impacted the lake and local environment. In part 2 we will focus on the clean up effort the revitalized White Lake and restored it to some of its former glory.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Reverend Archibald Hadden served First Congregational Church in Muskegon for 28 years. However this was just a part of his life. Hadden would also be a city commissioner, mayor, president of Hackley Hospital, serve on the committee for the Hackley Park statues, and argue for the creation of playgrounds in Muskegon. The Reverend was well respected in Muskegon and on our episode today we will dive into why.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Our podcast episode today will be a little different. Instead of focusing on a specific topic, place, or person, we are going to do a broad episode to cover the history of lumbering in the area. Lumbering was vital to the development of the area and Michigan as a whole, and on today's episode we are going to explain exactly how lumbering was done.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

In part two of a history of Hoffmaster Park, Wendy interviews long time naturalist Elizabeth Tillman about her time at Hoffmaster and the changes she has seen to the park over the years.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patrick-horn/support

In this episode staff member Wendy interviews her father Charles DeWitt and her Uncle Feller about their experiences growing up near Norton Township Park which would later become Hoffmaster State Park. The duo shares stories of their time in the park and the changes they have seen to it over the years.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patrick-horn/support

On today's special episode in partnership with the Michigan Irish Music Festival and their Hackley Hooley event on September 18th, we take a look at the history of the most famous Irishmen to call Muskegon home, Thomas Hume. Business partner to Charles Hackley, Thomas Hume would in his life acquire millions, much of which was given back to the community of Muskegon. We will also be releasing a podcast on the history of Irish settlers in Muskegon County so make sure to check that episode out too.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patrick-horn/support

On today's special episode in partnership with the Michigan Irish Music Festival and their Hackley Hooley event on September 18th, we take a look at the history of Irish settlers in Muskegon County and some of their contributions to our past. Please make sure to also listen to our episode on Irishmen Thomas Hume and his life story.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patrick-horn/support