Date:
Sunday, 01/18/2026
Time: 2:00 pm
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Discover the dramatic, and occasionally humorous, chapter in Michigan’s past known as the Toledo War. Why do so many people in Michigan KNOW that Ohio is the worst state? It is a rivalry that well predates football. Explores how a disputed strip of swampy land nearly sparked a shooting war between Ohio and the Michigan Territory, shaping both states’ identities in the process. Learn how political maneuvering, a militia standoff, and a presidential compromise ultimately cost Michigan Toledo, but granted it the vast, mineral-rich wilderness of Isle Royale and the Upper Peninsula.
About the presenter:
Andrew Kercher has a degree in history and Philosophy from Albion College and a MS in Historic Preservation from EMU. He has worked at museums around the state, living in the Straits of Mackinac for nearly a decade. He is currently the Community Engagement Manager in his home town of Port Huron where he lives with his wife and two wonderful cats, Gilbert and Sullivan. When not talking about history, he can usually be found working on his 1958 Packard or antique firearm collection.
This program will be in the Library’s lower-level meeting room. Registration is appreciated. Scroll down to register or call 734-426-4477 (ext. 120)
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This event has room for 200 people. There are currently 2 people registered.01/18/2026 2:00 PM 01/18/2026 2:00 PM America/Detroit The Toledo War: The Acquisition of Isle Royale and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Discover the dramatic, and occasionally humorous, chapter in Michigan’s past known as the Toledo War. Why do so many people in Michigan KNOW that Ohio is the worst state? It is a rivalry that well predates football. Explores how a disputed strip of swampy land nearly sparked a shooting war between Ohio and the Michigan […]
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