Ballroom dancing was once one of the most popular forms of entertainment. Learn how the the Shadowland Ballroom in St. Joseph, Michigan served the community with music and dancing. Then learn how the ballroom still lives on at Silver Beach County Park today.
From the documentary &#8220;A Legacy of Memories: Silver Beach Amusement Park.&#8221;

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Take a trip into the past and learn all about St. Joseph's historic Silver Beach Amusement Park. Learn about how the amusement park served as entertainment for people of the late 19th and most of the 20th century. And learn about how it is still entertaining and educating people today!

From the documentary "A Legacy of Memories: Silver Beach Amusement Park."

On Location at The Silver Beach Amusement Park

Learn about historical archaeology, the study of modern history through archaeology, with Kysta Ryzewski, a professor at Wayne State University. Discover how the trash of a family from the early 1900s can provide insights into the living conditions of their Corktown neighborhood. Additionally, explore the ongoing research and preservation efforts focused on the Detroit home of Malcolm X.

On Location at a Detroit Historical Archaeology Site

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