UM-Flint alum works to keep legacy of Whaley House alive

February 9, 2023 10:31 am Madeline Campbell

UM-Flint history alum Izzy Guertin is keeping Flint's history live as director of Whaley House Museum.

If the walls of the Whaley Historic House Museum could talk, the variety of stories they could share about the family who lived there and the transformations that have taken place – both at the home and in the neighborhood – throughout the past 138 years would be enthralling. And it's that type of environment[…]

UM-Flint History integrates area museums in coursework

October 20, 2022 10:07 am Madeline Campbell

UM-Flint History's museum studies class explored Applewood as part of their coursework. (Photo Credit: Madeline Campbell)

For many college students, not every lesson is learned inside the classroom. Whether it's through an internship, a volunteer opportunity or a service-learning project, the opportunities for acquiring knowledge are many. And for an inquisitive group of University of Michigan-Flint history students, a variety of Genesee County museums are providing new occasions for learning. The[…]