Posts published in “History”

BY EMILY MALEK Recently, Ancestry revealed that Taylor Swift is related to the famous reclusive poet Emily Dickinson. According to Today, this is because they both share an ancestor — a 17th century English immigrant…

The local museums in Washington, Bruce and Romeo area have many artifacts and photos that can be a mystery to describe and interpret. You can help your community museums by e-mailing your best description of…

BY EMILY MALEK We celebrated Leap Day this week, that once every four-year adjustment to the calendar. Also, Happy Birthday to those who were born on Feb. 29! The Romeo Observer recognized many birthdays during…

The local museums in Washington, Bruce and Romeo area have many artifacts and photos that can be a mystery to describe and interpret. You can help your community museums by e-mailing your best description of…

BY EMILY MALEK Kid Rock — Romeo’s most famous citizen — announced the passing of his father Bill Ritchie, Sr., on social media this month. According to the Detroit Free Press, his dad has suffered…

The local museums in Washington, Bruce and Romeo area have many artifacts and photos that can be a mystery to describe and interpret. You can help your community museums by e-mailing your best description of…

BY EMILY MALEK Today, we’ll be celebrating another orchard: Graubner’s Orchards in Washington Township, which was run by a banker with a special connection to the Romeo District Library. The Romeo Observer displays this very…

The local museums in Washington, Bruce and Romeo area have many artifacts and photos that can be a mystery to describe and interpret. You can help your community museums by e-mailing your best description of…

BY EMILY MALEK Today, we’ll celebrating another orchard: the East View Farm and Orchards in Washington Township, one that is sadly no longer with us. This picture shows up in The Romeo Peach Festival Images…