Been some time since I've set up this blog and actually posted anything. Here are some updates.
The Happy Historian will launch as a regular monthly column in Downriver Profile magazine, a regional pub covering the communities of southeast Michigan (dubbed Downriver by locals).
The first column covers Preston Thomas Tucker, the Lincoln Park "kid cop" turned legendary automotive icon. This column debuts in the January/February issue due out soon. To reserve your copy, send a $5.50 check or money order to: Downriver Profile, 150 Maple, Wyandotte MI 48192. ($5.50 includes postage)
My March column covers General George Armstrong Custer and his Monroe Michigan days. Again, you can reserve your issue now by sending check/MO to Downriver Profile at address listed above. A year subscription (10 issues) costs only $18.00.
I'm thrilled to finally launch The Happy Historian as a monthly column. Southeast Michigan has such a rich, diverse history. I want everyone to know about it.
Photos: Preston Tucker's final resting place (Michigan Memorial Park, Flat Rock, MI). Cornerstone of the The First Presbyterian Church (Michigan's oldest Presbyterian church) where George Custer and Elizabeth Bacon wed on February 9, 1864 in what Custer authority Steve Alexander coins "Custer's Wedding of the Century."
Steve Alexander has published several booklets on Custer's days in Monroe. Titles are: Custer's Wedding of the Century, When Custer Walked the Streets of Monroe, and The Civil War Writings. Publications are available at the Book Nook in Monroe. Call 734 241-2665 for further information.
Happy History! Remember, History is all around you. Seek it out!
Karin Risko,
The Happy Historian
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Hi Happy Historian - What an insightful and entertaining site! I've bookmarked it for ease of future reference, as I know you'll be discussing all sorts of fascinating local history. A note for those interested in Tucker - his (in)famous car is on display in the tasting room of Francis Ford Coppola's Neibaum-Coppola Winery. A must-see when in Napa Valley!
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