Muskegon History and Beyond with the Lakeshore Museum Center

Every winter hundreds of people make their way out onto the frozen lakes of Muskegon County for various activities. On occasion rescue or medical help is required. However, getting those responders out on the ice can be a challenge. So how was that problem solved? With a hovercraft! Listen in to learn about the history of hovercraft on our lakes.

Muskegon has seen many Presidential Campaigns and Presidential visits. With the first happening in 1884, our county has over a century of Presidential history. Listen in to learn who stopped in Muskegon and the places in town most often visited by Presidential Candidates. 

Born in Italy, Peter Spaniola immigrated to the United States and made his way to Muskegon. Eventually he and his family would run a local grocery store, but not without many trials and tribulations including a robbery gone wrong, a rabid dog attack, and a terrible family tragedy.

Located in the Northeast corner of Muskegon County, Holton and Holton Township have a long history. Much of the area was included as reservation land in the Treaty of Detroit and it would become mixed up in various land claims. Eventually a small community would grow and flourish there.

From 1943-1954, the United States saw its first professional women's sports, notably in the form of baseball. This episode will look at how the women's league got its start and why it ended. There will also be talk of Muskegon's own team, the Lassies and their history.