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Themes in Michigan History
Web Site Resources Categorized for Your LessonsMaterials 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 Michigan State 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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