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March 25th
Monday Matinee: Delta College Public Media History Productions

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Join us on Mondays at 1 PM in the Robert & Ann Hachtel Theater at the Museum for the following PBS Delta College Media historical documentation:

WHEN: March 25 at 1 PM: Sawdust & Shanty Boys
They worked hard and played hard. These hardy men became folk heroes cutting their way through the Michigan woods and fighting their way through the saloons, gambling halls, and sin parlors of the local lumber towns. During the late 1800s, 27,000 men and boys worked in Michigan’s lumber camps and sawmills.

Towering white pine brought settlers to the area, but no one could have predicted the impact that the lumber industry would have on the nation, the state, and especially the Saginaw Valley. Never again will there be a time as wild and unrestrained as when sawdust flew and lumber barons and their shanty boys reigned in the Saginaw Valley.

WHEN: Monday April 8 at 1 PM: Monday Matinees: Ag 2.0: Agriculture - Changes, Challenges & Trends
Food and agriculture account for 17 percent of Michigan's workforce. In Delta College Public Media's newest local documentary, you will hear from people working on the forefront of agriculture in Mid-Michigan and the Thumb. See how they confront obstacles and seize opportunities in this ever-changing industry.

Ag 2.0 highlights Michigan's emerging hemp market, the growing demand for organic foods, the state's role as a producer of beans, and the burgeoning trend of agritourism.

WHEN: April 15 at 1 PM: Monday Matinees: Settling In: Immigrants & Cultures That Built Mid-Michigan
Many diverse ethnic groups were drawn to the Great Lakes Bay Region as developing frontiers in Michigan paved the way for agricultural and industrial growth. As each wave of immigrant settlement explored new work opportunities, faced labor challenges, and developed neighborhoods, towns and cities, they brought their own unique cultural perspectives and traditions to the Wolverine State.

Examine how different ancestral groups shaped Mid-Michigan and explore how their local communities survived and thrived amidst the challenges of starting a new life in a strange and unfamiliar land. These ethnic communities sought religious freedoms, impacted the state’s economy, influenced labor laws, and contributed to Michigan’s history and identity.

WHEN: April 22 at 1 PM: Monday Matinees: BREACHED! The Tittabawassee River Disaster

The Edenville and Sanford dams are breached and the results are devastating. Wixom and Sanford Lakes drain away in a matter of hours. Thousands of lives are impacted in Edenville, Sanford, Midland, and Freeland by the resulting flood waters. Properties all along the Tittabawassee River system are severely damaged or destroyed.

Join Delta College Public Media as we visit the communities affected by this historic disaster and listen to the stories of the people who lived through it.

WHEN: April 29 at 1 PM: Monday Matinees: BREACHED!! The Tittabawassee River Disaster, Pt. 2: The Recovery

On May 19, 2020, two dams on the Tittabawassee River system breached after the area received several inches of rain. Wixom and Sanford lakes essentially emptied in just a matter of hours. Amazingly, no lives were lost, but thousands felt the impact as their homes and businesses were heavily damaged or destroyed.

In Delta College Public Media’s 2020 documentary, BREACHED! The Tittabawassee River Disaster, producers Ron Beacom and Bob Przybylski explored the immediate aftermath of this catastrophe and told the stories of the people trying to put their lives and communities back together. One year later, see where they are now.

BREACHED!! The Tittabawassee River Disaster, Pt. 2: The Recovery looks at efforts to pick up the pieces, to help people recover both emotionally and physically, and for the community to move forward.

General Admission: Bay County Residents & BCHS Members: FREE, Non-Bay County visitors $2.00/person or $5.00/Family (Ages 0-5 FREE)

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  • Monday, April 29