Michigan
The two-day weekend has its origins in the Michigan labor movement and Henry Ford, who “gave his workers two days off back in the early 1900s. You certainly do not want to attend school 7 days a week, so be quick, you have 30 minutes to unlock the Michigan digital breakout and save the WEEKEND. Good luck!
The two-day weekend has its origins in the Michigan labor movement and Henry Ford, who “gave his workers two days off back in the early 1900s. You certainly do not want to attend school 7 days a week, so be quick, you have 30 minutes to unlock the Michigan digital breakout and save the WEEKEND. Good luck!
Michigan became the 26th USA state on January 26, 1837. Its capital is Lansing and the largest city is Detroit. Detroit, Michigan is home to the three BIG automobile companies: General Motors, Ford Motor Company, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Detroit has two nicknames: Motor City and Motown. The world's first air-conditioned car was built in 1939 by Detroit's Packard Motor Car Company
Michigan became the 26th USA state on January 26, 1837. Its capital is Lansing and the largest city is Detroit. Detroit, Michigan is home to the three BIG automobile companies: General Motors, Ford Motor Company, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Detroit has two nicknames: Motor City and Motown. The world's first air-conditioned car was built in 1939 by Detroit's Packard Motor Car Company
The name Michigan is derived from the Ojibwa Indian words mishigamaa (meaning "large lake" or "large water".)
The name Michigan is derived from the Ojibwa Indian words mishigamaa (meaning "large lake" or "large water".)
Michigan has three nicknames: Great Lakes State, Wolverine State, and Water Wonderland - WOW!
Michigan has three nicknames: Great Lakes State, Wolverine State, and Water Wonderland - WOW!
Michigan is the only state with two peninsulas. The Lower Peninsula is shaped like a mitten. The Upper Peninsula (often referred to as "the U.P.") is separated from the Lower Peninsula by the Straits of Mackinac. The Straits of Mackinac is a five-mile (8 km) channel that joins Lake Huron to Lake Michigan.
Michigan is the only state with two peninsulas. The Lower Peninsula is shaped like a mitten. The Upper Peninsula (often referred to as "the U.P.") is separated from the Lower Peninsula by the Straits of Mackinac. The Straits of Mackinac is a five-mile (8 km) channel that joins Lake Huron to Lake Michigan.
People who live in the Upper Peninsula are jokingly called Yoopers (UPers) by the residents of the LP (Lower Peninsula).
People who live in the Upper Peninsula are jokingly called Yoopers (UPers) by the residents of the LP (Lower Peninsula).
The Lower Peninsula residents are jokingly called 'trolls', since they live below the Mackinac Bridge.
The Lower Peninsula residents are jokingly called 'trolls', since they live below the Mackinac Bridge.
The Mackinac Bridge connects the two peninsulas. The Mighty Mac is one of the longest suspension bridges in the world. This bridge took 3 years to complete and was opened to automobiles in 1957.
The Mackinac Bridge connects the two peninsulas. The Mighty Mac is one of the longest suspension bridges in the world. This bridge took 3 years to complete and was opened to automobiles in 1957.
Michigan is the only state in the United States that touches four of the five Great Lakes. Which is the only lake that does not border Michigan?
Michigan is the only state in the United States that touches four of the five Great Lakes. Which is the only lake that does not border Michigan?
Check out the Most Prized Michigan Crop
Check out the Most Prized Michigan Crop
The Cherry
The Cherry
- Michigan produces both the Montmorency tart (perfect for baked goods, entrees, snacks, smoothies, salads) and sweet (for fresh eating) cherries
- Michigan ranks 1st in the nation in the production of Montmorency tart cherries
- Michigan ranks 4th in the nation in the production of sweet cherries
- Sweet cherry season runs from late June to August
- The northwest counties of Michigan grow most of Michigan’s cherries
- Traverse City, Michigan is home to the annual National Cherry Festival and is the Cherry Capital of the World
Kalamazoo is a city in the southwest part of Michigan.
Kalamazoo is a city in the southwest part of Michigan.
The Kalamazoo Mall was the first outdoor pedestrian shopping mall in the United States. This mall was created by the city in 1959. They closed down part of Burdick Street to cars and trucks.
The Kalamazoo Mall was the first outdoor pedestrian shopping mall in the United States. This mall was created by the city in 1959. They closed down part of Burdick Street to cars and trucks.
"(I've Got a Gal in) Kalamazoo" was a #1 popular big band song recorded by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra in 1942.
"(I've Got a Gal in) Kalamazoo" was a #1 popular big band song recorded by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra in 1942.
Big band music was popular from the early 1930s until the late 1940s. A big band typically consisted of 12 to 25 musicians with the following instruments: saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and a rhythm section.
Big band music was popular from the early 1930s until the late 1940s. A big band typically consisted of 12 to 25 musicians with the following instruments: saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and a rhythm section.
Official State Fossil of Michigan
Official State Fossil of Michigan
The giant mastodon (Mammut americanum) was chosen the official state fossil of Michigan in 2002.
The giant mastodon (Mammut americanum) was chosen the official state fossil of Michigan in 2002.
This gigantic animal disappeared from North America about 10,000 years ago. One of the most complete mastodon skeletons ever found was discovered near Owosso, Michigan. You can see this mastodon in the University of Michigan's Museum of Natural History.
Mastodon fossil skeleton (Mammut americanum); photo by Ryan Somma on Wikipedia.This gigantic animal disappeared from North America about 10,000 years ago. One of the most complete mastodon skeletons ever found was discovered near Owosso, Michigan. You can see this mastodon in the University of Michigan's Museum of Natural History.
Michigan State Symbols
Michigan State Symbols
Game Animal: White-Tailed Deer Bird: Robin Redbreast Fish: Brook Trout Reptile: Painted Turtle
Game Animal: White-Tailed Deer Bird: Robin Redbreast Fish: Brook Trout Reptile: Painted Turtle
Official State Wildflower of Michigan
Official State Wildflower of Michigan
Michigan designated the dwarf lake iris as the official state wildflower in 1998.
Michigan designated the dwarf lake iris as the official state wildflower in 1998.
This unique and rare wildflower is found only on the coastlines of the Great Lakes. Listed as endangered, this iris is much smaller than most other iris. It only blooms for about one week during the year. What pleasing purple petals!
This unique and rare wildflower is found only on the coastlines of the Great Lakes. Listed as endangered, this iris is much smaller than most other iris. It only blooms for about one week during the year. What pleasing purple petals!
