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Debut Issue No. 01: The Pere Marquette 1225

  • The Story: Dive into the history of Michigan's iconic Pere Marquette 1225—a 400-ton steam locomotive built in 1941 and still operating today!
  • The Collaboration: Crafted in official collaboration with the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, MI.

What's Inside:

  • A historical replica of a 1941 document that was faithfully restored
  • Michigan Story Card No. 001, a historical companion to the replica, featuring 2 full pages of history
  • Collectible Photo Prints of the PM 1225 through the years
  • Your Year 1 Michigan Passport Card + a unique peel-and-stick stamp

Monthly History: A brand-new, standalone piece of Michigan history delivered straight to your home every month!

26th State Discount: Join today and lock in 26% off your first two months with a monthly membership, or 26% off your entire first year with an annual membership!

85th Birthday Donation: To celebrate our collaboration with SRI, PM 1225's 85th birthday, and our launch we are making a donation for every membership started in October—$8.50 per annual membership and $0.85 per monthly membership sent directly to SRI to fund ongoing locomotive restoration!

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History With A Purpose

🚂 Supporting Rail Preservation

Celebrating Pere Marquette 1225’s 85th birthday! For every October sign-up, we donate $8.50 per annual membership and $0.85 per monthly membership directly to the Steam Railroading Institute to fund ongoing locomotive restoration.

💙 Michigan Made & Assembled

Every sheet, envelope, print, and collectible is designed, printed, and packaged by Michigan hands. From paper milled at French Paper Co. in Niles to local printers, and USPS postal carriers, every purchase directly supports Michigan small businesses.

🎓 Supporting Michigan Classrooms

Bringing Michigan history off the textbook page and into students' hands. Every annual membership automatically sponsors 1 month of the Michigan History Mail Club for a local K-12 classroom at zero extra cost.