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How Lansing Became the Capital from Seeking Michigan on Vimeo.

This video is a light-hearted chronicle of how Lansing became the state capital. From the first capital in Detroit, to the choice of a permanent capital in 1847, to a town called Michigan, our host covers how Lansing became the state capital in a fun and entertaining fashion.