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Themes in Michigan History
Web Site Resources Categorized for Your Lessons
Materials related to Michigan Historical Museum exhibit galleries are organized by theme in "Teachers' Stuff" (see column at left) and on our "Kids' Stuff" site. Below, you will find categorized topics with links that go to museum gallery tours and accompanying materials, as well as documents and photographs from the Archives of Michigan.

Themes

• Black History
The Underground Railroad, photographers, quilters and more!

Photo of Kinchen Artis, Civil War veteran, from the collections of the Archives of Michigan

• Civil War
Although the Civil War was not fought on our soil many citizens from the state of Michigan were a part of the war effort.

• Michigan's Capitol Building and Lansing
These materials will help you prepare for a visit to the Capitol, Library of Michigan or Michigan Historical Museum.

• The Great Lakes
Ships, shipwrecks, lighthouses and more!

• The Sciences, Agriculture and the Environment
Agriculture, health, more.

• Women's History
Includes an online exhibit, a lesson plan and a list of Archives of Michigan holdings.

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