Today in history highlights from Cappon House event and past milestones
A Holland Museum segment notes a 2013 Cappon House outdoor and indoor games event led by Wendy Van Woerkom, with Aug 3 wrap up for the summer series. The piece also recalls major 19th and 20th century events including California annexation, Lincoln assassination conspirators, Hawaii annexation, the first Transcontinental Motor Convoy, and Elvis debut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland Museum
Cappon House
Ninth Street
Holland
Isaac Cappon
Wendy van Woerkom
U.S
California
Monterey
Washington, D.C
John Wilkes Booth
Abraham Lincoln
Lewis Powell
Lewis Payne
David Herold
George Atzerodt
Mary Surratt
United States
Hawaii
San Francisco
Marco Polo Bridge
Beijing
Frances Xavier Cabrini
Jimmy Carter
Rosalynn Smith
Plains
Two Sarah Willinks Meet Across Nations in Holland Michigan
Two women named Sarah Willink discovered they share a name history and roots in Holland Michigan and The Hague. A Canadian? No, a Dutch origin surname sparked a cross continental friendship after a mistaken dress order email linked them. They met August? No, Friday at New Holland Brewing in Holland Michigan. Both feel possible distant kin but have not traced lineage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Willink
Josh Willink
Holland
the Hague
The
Netherlands
Christopher Miner
New Holland Brewing
Sarah Heth
Sentinel
Hague
Willink
Michigan
Mich
China
Holland, Mich
U.S
Notable ages listed for celebrities and public figures
David McCullough is 85. Ringo Starr is 78. Shelley Duvall is 69. Jim Gaffigan is 52. Hamish Linklater is 42. Michelle Kwan is 38. Maddie Marlow is 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David McCullough
Ringo Starr
Shelley Duvall
Jim Gaffigan
Hamish Linklater
Michelle Kwan
Maddie Marlow
Prominent West Michigan births announced for July 1 2018
A daughter Annalyn Joy was born to Nathan and Kristen Faber of Jenison. A daughter Alaina Faith was born to John and Jennifer Cullen of West Olive. A son Leland John was born to Justin and Kaitlynn Meinema of Zeeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annalyn Joy
Nathan and
Kristen Faber
Jenison
Alaina Faith
John
Jennifer Cullen
West Olive
Leland John
Justin and
Kaitlynn Meinema
Zeeland
Motorcycle collectors talk shop at Muskegon Museum of Art
Local collectors discuss motorcycles and memorabilia at a museum talk from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday July 12 about bikes loaned to the exhibit American Icon The Art of the Motorcycle. The event is free with a cash bar, and the vintage bikes remain on display through August 12 at 296 West Webster Avenue Muskegon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskegon Museum of Art
W. Webster Ave
Muskegon
Word on the Street: Favorite cold treats poll
A Macomb Township respondent selects Kona ice snow cone while another prefers margarita on the rocks. A Holland speaker praises water over beer and a Chicago resident names chocolate ice cream and peanut butter chocolate as favorites.
Mount Pleasant beekeeper forms Breckenridge club for new enthusiasts
Mount Pleasant resident Chris Beck, long involved with the Michigan Beekeepers Association, started a free Breckenridge bee club in Gratiot County to unite local hobbyists. It draws about 25 attendees per meeting, with 80 on a Facebook follow and aims for 100 members as monthly lectures and field days help novices learn hive management.
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Mount Pleasant
Chris Beck
Michigan Beekeepers Association
Morning Sun
Breckenridge
Joe Bushie
Gratiot County
Beck
Also Mentioned on This Page
Canada
House of Commons
Spectrum Health
Zeeland Hospital
Motorcycle Collectors Talk Shop
Macomb Township
Kona
Chicago
Zachary Hren
Rick Hren
Abbrey Robinson
Jordan Veome
Roger Veome
Roy
Vary Cobpensars
Areuynleg Ios Spe i Oni Secs
Meaaik
Iat Team
Manes Mae
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