Lansing, Michigan is Packed with History

Lansing, Michigan is a city of over l00,000 people. Lansing, Michigan has a lot of history to it. In l847 Lansing, Michigan became the state capital of Michigan. Back in l847 Lansing was just a long cabin and a sawmill but it was the best place for Michigan's state capital at the time. Once Lansing because the capital of Michigan it began to grow and by l859 there where about 4000 people living in Lansing, Michigan.

Lansing, Michigan has a lot of history to offer. The state capital in Lansing, Michigan was built in l879 and it is one of the first state capitals built to resemble the white house. You can see the state capital on a guided tour that lasts about an hour. The guided tour of the Lansing State Capital is free. To find out more about seeing the Lansing, Michigan State Capital Building you can phone them at.517-373-2353.

Lansing, Michigan is a city that is big in automobile manufacturing and you can see the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum. The R.E. Olds Transportation Museum offers artifacts and documents that trace the history of the area transportation from the late l800's through he present. You can see antique vehicles and memorabilia at the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum. Many vintage automobiles can be viewed at the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum. To find out more about the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum you can phone them at 517-372-0422.

The Michigan Women's Historical Center and Hall of Fame is in Lansing, Michigan. At the Michigan Women's Historical Center and Hall of Fame you can see some history and achievements of some of the ladies of Michigan. The Michigan Women's Historical Center and Hall of Fame honors some of the women who have made significant achievements to the state of Michigan. You can call 517-484-1880 for more information on The Michigan Women's Historical Center and Hall of Fame.

Lansing, Michigan has the Michigan Library and Historical Center. The Michigan Library and Historical Center has displays on the state of Michigan's history all the way back to prehistoric times. You can see permanent galleries and temporary galleries at the Michigan Library and Historical Center. At the Michigan Library and Historical Center they have a recreation of a walk through copper mine, a school house and a library and archives along with much more. The Michigan Library and Historical Center is free and if you want to find out more information you can phone them at 517-373-3559.

If you need to find out information on where to stay or eat in Lansing, Michigan you can contact the greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-648-6630.