Sayklly's Confectionery and Gifts in Escanaba is a cherished institution in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, known for its unique and sometimes quirky treats. Founded by Joseph Sayklly, an immigrant from Lebanon, the shop has a rich history dating back to 1906. Today, Sayklly's remains a beloved part of the community, continuing to delight customers with its sweet offerings.

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Michigan once experienced a fascinating yet short-lived silk production craze in the 1830s, driven by the introduction of a special mulberry tree that promised lucrative returns. Despite the initial excitement and the efforts of farmers like Christian Zook and Abel Page, the industry faced significant challenges, including harsh winters and diseases that devastated mulberry crops. This Michigan history moment sheds light on a unique chapter in the state’s agricultural past and the trials faced by early silk producers.

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During WWII, Michigan hosted about 6,000 Italian and German prisoners of war with a few escape attempts. One attempt ended up in treason for two women from Owosso.

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Pewabic Pottery was founded by Mary Chase Perry and is a ceramic studio and school in Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 1903, the studio is known for its iridescent glazes. The pottery continues in operation today, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1991.

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The Makinen Tackle Company was started in 1940 by William Makinen, along with 3 employees, was making lures in his garage and painting them in the basement of his Kaleva home.

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The Goose Lake International Music Festival held August 7–9, 1970, in Leoni Township, Michigan. It was one of the largest music events of its era, and featured many of the top rock music bands of the period.

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Issac Wixom Lamb developed a knitting machine that made the production of gloves and mittens easier.

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The Society of Jesus, better known as the Jesuits, played an important role in opening the Lake Superior country to French colonization and working with the indigenous people of Michigan

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With a limited growing season and colder temperatures, Michigan's Upper Peninsula can be a challenge for agricultural development. In the mid 1920s, Marquette University developed an experimental farm to see what crops (including peppermint) would grow well in the U.P.

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The 133-foot steamer Rising Sun, bound for Benton Harbor, MI, after departing High Island (near Beaver Island) ran aground in Lake Michigan just off Pyramid Point on October 29, 1917, during a blinding snowstorm.

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