In the depths of WWII, Ford Motor Corporation opened the Willow Run Bomber plant in Ypsilanti, Michigan in 1942 on the outskirts of Detroit. Under the direction of Edsel Ford, Willow Run produced B-24 aircraft in a 5 million square-foot … Continued
The Museum of Natural History at the University of Michigan. Located on the Ann Arbor campus is the go to place to check out Michigan’s largest collection of Dinosaurs, along with engaging insights in to the region’s wildlife, geology, anthropology and much more. … Continued
The University Musical Society, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan has been presenting a full spectrum of performing arts since 1880. Today UMS presents 75 performances along with more than 100 educational events each season. From classical music to contemporary dance … Continued
Join Russ Collins in Ann Arbor, Michigan for an engaging conversation about the city’s passion for cinema and live musical performances. A keystone in Ann Arbor is the historic circa-1927 grand Michigan Theater in the heart of downtown. When the theater opened … Continued
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library is located on the North Campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The library showcases the life of President Ford with engaging photographs and memorabilia in addition to an archive of more than … Continued
Join Correspondent, Tom Wilmer as he visits with PG&E Meteorologist, John Lindsey as he shares his insights about California Coastal Clouds, Weather, and Climate Change. TO LISTEN TO JOHN LINDSEY ON THE NPR PODCAST CLICK HERE Funding for Journeys of Discovery with … Continued
Benicia is situated 35 miles northeast of San Francisco. One of California’s oldest towns, it was established a year before the 1848 Gold Rush, and it has remained a vibrant part of California’s history ever since. The U.S. Army established … Continued
The little town of Benicia, California is a big time center for the arts and artists. In addition to an abundance of downtown galleries, there’s an entire neighborhood expressly for artists and artisans. How the town came to be a … Continued
Within two years of the discovery of Gold at Sutter’s Mill in the Sierra’s, California became America’s 31st state on September 9, 1850. The provisional Capital had been in Monterey, but upon Statehood the first state capital was located in … Continued
One of California’s first incorporated cities is Benicia, situated on the waterfront of the Carquinez Strait at the mouth of the Sacramento Delta region. It‘s less than 35 miles northeast of San Francisco, but this historic small town is … Continued