📅 2025 Lecture Schedule

May 23 – Behind the Scenes of History – Andrew Kercher
🎶 Musical opener: Pine River Legacy
Discover the rich stories of Mackinac Island from Indigenous roots to Grand Hotel secrets.

June 7 – Rock n’ Roll History, Part 2 – Jason Hundey. Explore the evolution of rock from 1967–1999, including Grunge and Nirvana’s cultural impact.

June 27 – More Than Just a Tower: Lighthouse Technology – Andrew Kercher
🎶 Musical opener: Ourselves
Uncover the transformation of lighthouses into modern marvels of safety and innovation.

July 18 – The Last Meal on the Titanic – Samuel Wei. A deep dive into Titanic’s final feast and the human stories behind it.

August 1 – The History of Faygo – Joe Grimm. From two immigrant bakers to an iconic Detroit soda—taste the story of Faygo.

August 15 – The History of Michigan Told in Shipwrecks – Andrew Kercher
🎶 Musical opener: Ourselves
Shipwrecks reveal Michigan’s transformation from wild frontier to industrial hub.

September 12 – Demon in the Gale – Andrew Kercher
🎶 Musical opener: Ourselves
Explore the devastating Thumb Fires of 1871 and 1881 and the rebirth that followed.

September 19 – Great Lakes Shipping Adventures – Roger Hewlett. A captivating look at the life and legacy of Great Lakes shipping.

September 20 – Lumber Barons & the Shanties That Worked for Them – Derek J. Blount. Discover the rise of Michigan’s lumber empires and the hardworking crews behind them.

October 17 – Cryptids Decrypted – Andrew Kercher. From Bigfoot to bizarre beasts, learn how mythical creatures became real discoveries.