[Historical Society of Michigan virtual presentation] Apples, Berries, and Peaches - Oh My! A History of the Fruit Ridge with Jayson Otto, Michigan State University

Located northwest of Grand Rapids is an 8-mile swath of land ideal for growing fruit trees. Explore the ecology, technology, and people that have impacted the region over the last few centuries.

We'd like to thank the Historical Society of Michigan (HSM), which supports local history organizations, like us! They are continuing to make their History Hounds Lecture Series available online for free to members of HSM’s member organizations. Register for this remote presentation by 3:00pm the previous day. Click here to register. Select “A member of an Organizational Member of HSM” to enjoy this presentation at no charge.