Two hundred years ago, the early pioneers of the Michigan territory wrote about the majestic forests, the tall white pines, and the great oaks. The land was not fit for farming, and at the time the value of the timber was not considered. Join Al and Dave Eicher to learn how Michigan became a huge player in the lumber game, the process of tree to finished lumber, and the diverse populations living in the lumber camps. The video portion of the lecture shows historic movie footage and photos of this period in Michigan’s history.

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