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Celebrating 200 Years of Dexter, Michigan

Dexter, Michigan is celebrating 200 years! Follow along for once-in-a-lifetime events, interesting facts, and ways to get involved in Dexter's bicentennial. Join us in celebrating the past and embracing Dexter’s future! Brief History: Established in 1824 by Judge Samuel W. Dexter, the city of Dexter…

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Vibrant History Abounds with Heritage Tours

You don’t need a “Back to the Future” DeLorean to visit Washtenaw County’s past. Any car, or even just a smartphone, will do. Yes, Washtenaw County’s Office of Community & Economic Development recently began translating heritage tours into “Story Maps” created using Arc GIS, and through the Vamonde…

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6 Quick Stories About Washtenaw County Pioneers

Here are six quick bits of knowledge about Washtenaw County’s early settlers you may not know. For more information on the early pioneers, check out Washtenaw County’s Heritage Tour online. 1. Pioneering: Good Luck Getting Here After the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825, Michigan hosted a…

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Manchester's Tour de Barn Quilts

While driving around the rural town of Manchester, along its “Tour de Barn Quilts” route, I felt inspired to cue up the Dixie Chicks’ “Wide Open Spaces.” Why? Because that’s the kind of easygoing, verdant, plenty-of-breathing-room vibe that envelops you as you follow a rutted dirt road over a narrow…

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