It was on June 7th, back in 1982 that Elvis Presley’s mansion, Graceland, was opened to the public. (READ MORE)
June 6, 1933: First Drive-In Movie Theater Opened in Camden, NJ
On June 6th, 1933, the very first drive-in movie theater opened in n Camden, NJ. Growing up, I think my parents took me to more drive-ins than actual movie theaters to see films. Most of the movies I can remember seeing…were all viewed sitting in a car at a drive-in here in West Michigan. (READ MORE)
June 1, 1879: The Day Grand Rapids Fired the Boys and Hired the Girls
Grand Rapids telephone companies replaced boy switchboard operators with women in 1879 after complaints that the boys were leaving their posts to play marbles.
Are the Kids Following Me?
I thought a 9 PM dinner at a bar would be kid-free. Then the children grabbed the karaoke microphones. A funny look at modern family outings.
May 22, 2011: The Video That Tried To Prove Grand Rapids Wasn’t Dying
After Grand Rapids was called a “dying city” in 2011, thousands of people joined together to create the massive Grand Rapids LipDub video in response.
When Pinball Machines Were Feared in Michigan
Pinball machines were once considered dangerous gambling devices in Michigan and across America. Here’s the strange history behind the pinball panic.
Mother’s Day
This year we celebrate our Mothers on Sunday, May 10th. According to Wikipedia.org, the first Mother’s Day celebration was held in this country in 1908. (READ MORE)