Michigan and the War of 1812
[ February 23, 2012; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] In Michigan the War of 1812 began with a surprise attack by the British.
Makin’ Mustard: Spices and Food in Early Michigan
[ February 23, 2012; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Explore the world of spices and learn where Michigan’s pioneer families got the ingredients for mustard and other seasonings.
Rights, Rivets, and Roasters: Women in the 20th Century
[ March 22, 2012; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Meet a suffragette, Rosie the Riveter, and a 1950s housewife to learn about the roles of women in Michigan during the twentieth century.
Machines at Home: 20th Century Housekeeping
[ March 22, 2012; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Housekeeping routines changed a lot between 1900 and 2000 and more machines entered family homes.
Getting By and Getting On During the Great Depression
[ April 26, 2012; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] The Great Depression brought hard times to many Michigan families.
Children in the 1930s
[ April 26, 2012; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Talk to people who were your age during the early 1930s and discover how children helped their families and their country during the Great Depression.
