American History Landmarks in Michigan

ContentsHampton American History Landmarks in MichiganInteresting Items Related to MI HistoryPage Citations and Related ArticlesHampton American History Landmarks in Michigan Discover some of the more interesting American history landmarks in the state of Michigan, such as the One-Room Schoolhouse, The Edmund Fitzgerald (yes, the one from the Gordon Lightfoot song: The Legend of the Edmund Fitzgerald), and...

Stamps of Michigan

ContentsAbout the Stamps of MichiganDownload the Stamps of Michigan booklet – PDFItems of Interest for Michigan Stamps CollectorsAbout the Stamps of Michigan This phenomenal stamp booklet introduces you to the history, people, places, and resources in the state of Michigan through its philatelic (stamp) history. There are color reproductions of each of the stamps related to the state of Michigan that have...

Population of Michigan

ContentsPopulation Statistics for MichiganSuggested Reading on MichiganPopulation Statistics for Michigan Below you will find the population statistics for the state of Michigan from the US Census Bureau. The data comes directly from their site, and is updated regularly. If you can see this, your browser does not understand IFRAME. However, we’ll still link you to the file. Source: US Census...

Precipitation Map for Michigan

Wondering what the rainfall is like in Michigan? This excellent precipitation map shows you the average rainfall throughout the state in a visual way. One picture is definitely worth a thousand words! This precipitation map shows the amount of rainfall the state of Michigan receives. Download the map as a PDF file.     Cite this… (new...

National Parks of Michigan

ContentsNational Parks of MichiganInteractive Map of the Michigan National ParksNational Parks of Michigan Father Marquette National Memorial, Isle Royale National Park, Keweenaw National Historical Park, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore     Interactive Map of the Michigan National Parks Note: To return to the front page map, simply refresh this page. The map may...

Michigan Coat of Arms

ContentsHistory of the Michigan Coat of ArmsMichigan Act 209 or 1911History of the Michigan Coat of Arms Both the Great Seal of Michigan and the Coat of Arms were adopted at the Constitutional Convention of 1835. Lewis Cass, Michigan’s second (non-acting) Territorial governor, created the original design. The Coat of Arms is familiar to us because it is shown on Michigan’s state flag. This first...

Michigan State Animals

ContentsMichigan State BirdMichigan State FishMichigan State MammalMichigan State ReptileMichigan State Bird This conveniant site has information on the robin’s range, life cycle, habitat, diet, and behavior. The page has beautiful large photos, just double click to open them.Source: New Hampshire Public Television Michigan State Bird and Flower (Coloring Page)Print this beautifully detailed coloring page...

Michigan State Quarter Worksheet

ContentsMichigan State Quarter WorksheetDownload the Michigan State Quarter WorksheetTake a look at Michigan’s state quarter, then try designing your own version. Choose from among the many historic events, natural wonders, monuments, and other symbols of Michigan when choosing the theme for your design. Add the finished page to your state report project.     Michigan State Quarter...

Michigan State Quarter

ContentsMichigan State Quarter Coloring PageDownload the Michigan State Quarter Coloring PageOn November 28, 2001, Governor John Engler established the 25-member Michigan Quarter Commission. The Commission members consisted of individuals from the fields of education, art, history, and numismatics. The Commission solicited recommendations for design concepts from the residents of the State and received over 4,300...

Michigan Art and Theatre Symbols

Michigan State Children’s BookThe Michigan state children’s book is The Legend of the Sleep Bear, originally a Ojibwa tale. Learna bout the author, the illustrator, and the editor of the book, and find out all about the powerful image it portrays.Source: State of Michigan     Cite this… (new...