S5 E23 - Pioneer History of Springport Township

S5 E26 - Earthcraft & Archeology: An Interview with Brenna Pixley, Ashley Kloote & Tom Talbot

In this episode, Brenna Pixley and Ashley Kloote join me from Earthcraft, and organization based in Scotts, Michigan which is dedicated to Ancestral Skillshare which includes experiential learning, intergenerational exchange and an effort to build an enduring community. Also in the program is archeologist Tom Talbot who will be presenting a program 'Mysteries in Stone' at the upcoming Earthcraft event happening July 9th -12th, 2026. For more information on the Earthcraft organization and the upcoming program schedule visit: earthcraftskillshare.com [https://www.earthcraftskillshare.com/] If you would to attend the program and receive a discount: Use code :TALES For 20% off all ticket (excluding meal)  For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: MichaelDelaware.com [https://michaeldelaware.com]

S5 E25 - The History of the Michigan Soldiers Home and Cemetery in Grand Rapids

In this episode I explore the history of the Michigan Soldiers Home and Cemetery in Grand Rapids. I refer to an article published in the Michigan History Magazine of July/August 2026 written by Bruce Kalish. For information on how to subscribe the Michigan History Magazine visit: https://www.hsmichigan.org/read/michigan-history [https://www.hsmichigan.org/read/michigan-history] For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://michaeldelaware.com [https://michaeldelaware.com]

S5 E24 - Remembering Ernie Harwell: The Voice of Michigan Summers

In this episode, I explore the life of Ernie Harwell the 50 year voice of Detroit Tigers Baseball who retired in 2002, and passed away in 2010. The source material for this episode is an article in Michigan History Magazine July/August 2026 'Ernie Harwell: The Voice of Michigan Summers'. To subscribe to the Michigan History Magazine, visit this link here: https://www.hsmichigan.org/read/michigan-history [https://www.hsmichigan.org/read/michigan-history] For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://michaeldelaware.com [https://michaeldelaware.com]

S5 E23 - Pioneer History of Springport Township

In this episode, I explore some early history of the pioneer era and founding of Springport township and Springport village in Jackson County. To read the source material, click here. [https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5f/Pioneer_history_of_Springport_Township_-_a_story_of_the_settlement_of_the_township_and_the_pioneer_life_of_its_people_%28IA_pioneerhistoryof00joyb%29.pdf] For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://michaeldelaware.com [https://michaeldelaware.com]

S5 E22 - Prostitution in the Gilded Age: The Tragic Story of Ella Lester's Trio 1872

In this episode I discuss the history of prostitution post-civil war to the turn of the century in Michigan. I discuss the moral influence on the circuit courts, and examine the story of Ella Lester in Battle Creek, Michigan in 1872 when three men came calling on her at the same time, and the tragic result of that encounter. For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://michaeldelaware.com [https://michaeldelaware.com]