In some ways, the story behind the Story of Michigan began several years ago. While I was playing an augmented reality game called Ingress, I started to notice little pieces of history all around me that I never really saw before. Historical markers of all sorts dot the buildings, trails, and parks around Michigan, but most of the time they simply fade into the background of our lives. But behind each of these markers is an incredible story and the journey to uncover their secrets can be just as interesting. Join me as I explore the stories that make up the state that I call home and discover the shared history of all the people of Michigan. I’m Jason Rutherford and Michigan, this is your story.
If you wish to contact me, I can be reached by emailing storyofmichigan@gmail.com.