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Ora Labora - Pray & Work |
The story of a group of German Methodists from the eastern states, who, in the 1860's cam ashore at Wild Fowl Bay to for the community fo Ora Labora. This is their "survival story" in the woods.
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Treaty of Traverse Des Sioux |
This is an account of how the new frontier people pressured the federal government into a treaty that left the Sioux without grazing land for the buffalo and enough land to meet their basic needs. A re-enactment of the 1850 gathering among teepees, canvas tents, and ox carts is shown.
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Michigan Pioneers |
Historic photos and video of reconstructed frontier homes, farms, and businesses make this a visually interesting feature that tells the story of the people who settled and developed this state. The reality of pioneer life is explained vividly in this fascinating video
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Michigan Homesteads |
The reasons why so many Europeans and New England settlers chose to put down roots in Michigan are examined in this video. Who they were, what drew them, and what they did when they arrived are covered. Costumed reenactments help to tell the story.
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Michigan's Pioneer Farmer |
This video looks at the farmers who came to Michigan by way of the Erie Canal, and those who came here by foot through Ohio and Indiana. Early threshing and farm chores, plus the use of pitchforks, wooden rakes, and ox-driven plows are shown in re-enacted scene.
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Michigan's Pioneer Farmwife |
With the aid of women in period costumes on restored farms, this video looks at the grueling workday of a farmwife including washboard laundering, garden work, spinning, churning, and cooking meals on a wood stove.
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Michigan's Frontier Schools |
Through the eyes of long-retired teachers, memories of the one-room schoolhouses show what school days were like in the early days. Historic photos from Michigan schools and re-created scenes in authentic classrooms add to the appeal of this video.
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The Grange & Oliver Kelly |
Videotaped mostly on the restored 1875 Kelley farm at Elk River, Minnesota, this is the story of the man who founded the organization that united farmers and their families in 20,000 chapters across America.
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