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Today, Michigan is the only state in the nation comprised of two peninsulas.</div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 offset-md-1 order-md-last order-first"> <div class="feature-item-component__section-video-item"> <span class="sr-only background-image" role="img" aria-label="How Michigan Became a State Video"> How Michigan Became a State Video </span> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xOVDynxHkVA?rel=0" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component rich-text component__section"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12"> The state of Michigan is blessed with the riches of unspoiled nature: the nation's longest freshwater coastline, lakes that feel like oceans, golden beaches, an abundance of fresh produce straight from the farm, glorious sunrises and sunsets and endless opportunities for living, working and playing. Learn more about Michigan below. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component content component__section feature-item-component__section feature-item-component__section-image feature-item-component__section-image-left"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="com-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <a class="img-link" href="/som/about-michigan/state-facts-and-symbols" target="" > <div class="feature-item-component__section-img__wrapper"> <div class="feature-item-component__section-img" style="background-image:url('/som/-/media/Project/Websites/SOM/Images/About-Michigan/Michigan-Buttons.jpg?mw=768&rev=942dff66733a47169e4df92e34580558&hash=DECCB19E8E8548DED4FED713487C5D57');"> <span class="sr-only background-image" role="img" aria-label="Photo of buttons featuring Michigan facts and symbols.">Photo of buttons featuring Michigan facts and symbols.</span> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-md-5 offset-md-1"> <div class="feature-item-component__section-content vertically-align"> <h2>Facts and Symbols of Michigan</h2> <div class="rte-content">Whether you call yourself a Michigander or a Michiganian, both words mean you are one of nearly 10 million people who call the Great Lakes state home. The state鈥檚 official symbols,  song, and emblems represent Michigan鈥檚 abundant natural resources, beauty, and historical significance.</div> <a href="/som/about-michigan/state-facts-and-symbols" target="" class="view-link">Find Michigan Facts and Symbols<span class="call-to-action-chevron"><svg height="12px" width="12px" fill="currentColor" focusable="false" data-name="Layer 1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewbox="0 0 7 12"><path fill-rule="nonzero" d="M5.569 5.994L0 .726.687 0l6.336 5.994-6.335 6.002L0 11.27z"/></path></svg></span></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component content component__section feature-item-component__section feature-item-component__section-image feature-item-component__section-image-right"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="com-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-5"> <div class="feature-item-component__section-content vertically-align"> <h2>Visit the Michigan History Museum</h2> <div class="rte-content">Walk through time at the Michigan History Museum in Lansing. Beginning with Michigan鈥檚 first people, the Anishinaabe, and ending in the mid-20th century, the museum鈥檚 five floors give you a glimpse into Michigan鈥檚 past. Yearly special exhibits provide a deeper look at special topics in Michigan鈥檚 history.</div> <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/mhc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="view-link">Visit the Museum<span class="call-to-action-chevron"><svg height="12px" width="12px" fill="currentColor" focusable="false" data-name="Layer 1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewbox="0 0 7 12"><path fill-rule="nonzero" d="M5.569 5.994L0 .726.687 0l6.336 5.994-6.335 6.002L0 11.27z"/></path></svg></span></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 offset-md-1 order-md-last order-first"> <a class="img-link" href="https://www.michigan.gov/mhc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <div class="feature-item-component__section-img__wrapper"> <div class="feature-item-component__section-img" style="background-image:url('/som/-/media/Project/Websites/SOM/Images/About-Michigan/Michigan-History-Museum.jpg?mw=768&rev=41b808ab70334c41bb6ae38a5310277e&hash=55E00F553D546FE7C5F33B60DA527AA4');"> <span class="sr-only background-image" role="img" aria-label="Photo of people looking at Carl the tree at the Michigan History Museum.">Photo of people looking at Carl the tree at the Michigan History Museum.</span> </div> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component content component__section feature-item-component__section feature-item-component__section-image feature-item-component__section-image-left"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="com-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <a class="img-link" href="https://michiganology.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <div class="feature-item-component__section-img__wrapper"> <div class="feature-item-component__section-img" style="background-image:url('/som/-/media/Project/Websites/SOM/Images/About-Michigan/Historical-Center-Learning.jpg?mw=768&rev=4604d398d3df47f8853884a191097a88&hash=1D5453F33D9B0B26BD63BCDFF13168CD');"> <span class="sr-only background-image" role="img" aria-label="Several young children sitting at old school desks learning about Michigan history. 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Michiganology鈥檚 mission is to foster curiosity, enjoyment, and inspiration rooted in Michigan鈥檚 stories. <br /></div> <a href="https://michiganology.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="view-link">Visit Michiganology<span class="call-to-action-chevron"><svg height="12px" width="12px" fill="currentColor" focusable="false" data-name="Layer 1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewbox="0 0 7 12"><path fill-rule="nonzero" d="M5.569 5.994L0 .726.687 0l6.336 5.994-6.335 6.002L0 11.27z"/></path></svg></span></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component content component__section feature-item-component__section feature-item-component__section-image feature-item-component__section-image-right"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="com-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-5"> <div class="feature-item-component__section-content vertically-align"> <h2>Archives of Michigan</h2> <div class="rte-content">The 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Written by our staff, each post shares a unique story we've uncovered while researching in our collections, provides educational activities for teachers and parents or shares tips for taking care of your personal historical collections. <br /> <br /></div> <a href="https://michiganology.org/stories/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="view-link">View Stories<span class="call-to-action-chevron"><svg height="12px" width="12px" fill="currentColor" focusable="false" data-name="Layer 1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewbox="0 0 7 12"><path fill-rule="nonzero" d="M5.569 5.994L0 .726.687 0l6.336 5.994-6.335 6.002L0 11.27z"/></path></svg></span></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component content component__section feature-item-component__section feature-item-component__section-image feature-item-component__section-image-right"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="com-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-5"> <div class="feature-item-component__section-content vertically-align"> <h2>Historical Marker Program</h2> <div class="rte-content">The Michigan Historical Marker Program was established by the Legislature and Gov. 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Mennen Williams in 1955. Since then, more than 1,700 markers have been placed across the state, as well as in several other states and Europe, making Michigan’s historical marker program one of the premier programs of its kind in the nation. As a signpost of historical significance, each marker reflects the stories behind the places, events, and people that make up Michigan’s rich heritage.<br /> <div> </div></div> <a href="https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/HistoricalMarkers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="view-link">Find a Historical Marker<span class="call-to-action-chevron"><svg height="12px" width="12px" fill="currentColor" focusable="false" data-name="Layer 1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewbox="0 0 7 12"><path fill-rule="nonzero" d="M5.569 5.994L0 .726.687 0l6.336 5.994-6.335 6.002L0 11.27z"/></path></svg></span></a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 offset-md-1 order-md-last order-first"> <a class="img-link" 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