HeyJaredTales of Southwest Michigan's Past
Southwest Michigan is rich in history, as the region contains the second wave of twelve counties organized in the State in 1829. The stories encapsulate pioneer triumphs and tragedy, amazing events and resilient, enterprising and passionate people.
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- 12
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- Sep 20, 2026
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- Jul 5, 2026
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S5 E37 - The History of Gibson Guitars in Kalamazoo (opens the original)
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In this episode, I explore the history of Orville H. Gibson and the Gibson Guitar Company in Kalamazoo. Source articles for this episode: Orville H. Gibson - Kalamazoo History Gibson Inc Article - Kalamazoo History For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://michaeldelaware.com For tickets to the Murder & Mystery Tour at Oak Hill Cemetery on Thursday, October 8th, 2026 - Click here.
S5 E36 - Morning of Blood and Miracles 1889 (opens the original)
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In this episode, I tell the story of 'Morning of Blood and Miracles' from my book 'Murder in Victorian Western Michigan'. This story took place in 1889 in Vergennes Township, Kent County, Michigan. For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://michaeldelaware.com
S5 E35 - The History of the Village and Township of Oshtemo (opens the original)
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In this episode, I explore the early history of the village and township of Ohstemo over in Kalamazoo County. For the full article referred to in this episode, click here . For information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://michaeldelaware.com
S5 E34 - Andrew Carnegie and Dolly Parton: Impacting Libraries & Early Learning in Michigan (opens the original)
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In this episode I explore the history of two philanthropists: Andrew Carnegie and Dolly Parton whose charitable work impacted libraries and early learning in Michigan. For more information on the Imagination Library, visit: https://imaginationlibrary.com/ For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://michaeldelaware.com
S5 E33 - The Life of Mary S. Coleman, Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice (opens the original)
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In this episode I explore the life of Mary S. Coleman, the first woman elected to the Michigan Supreme Court, and the first woman to be selected to serve as Chief Justice. The Calhoun County Justice Center was recently re-dedicated in her honor, and today's show showcases some of the highlights from her amazing life. For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://michaeldelaware.com
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