Birmingham Uncovered

Join us as we uncover the diverse and compelling lives that built Birmingham, Michigan. How does a sleepy village evolve into an urban mecca known for its thriving cultural scene, great schools and bustling downtown? We’ll take a deep dive into the stories of the people behind one of Michigan’s most prosperous and vibrant communities.

Birmingham Uncovered is a history podcast hosted by The Birmingham Museum, with 24 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

The Birmingham Museum hosts Birmingham Uncovered, a history show with 24 episodes published.

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  Florence "Twink" Willett is a Perfect Size 12

  Jul 15, 202528 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>Did you know that Birmingham was among the first cities in Michigan to have a female mayor? In her 1960 acceptance speech, Florence “Twink” Willitt stated “I hope to do a good job. I want the women in the community to be proud of the manner in which I perform- and the men too.”  And while she sought to do that good job for the city, the media often paid far more attention to her appearance, clothing and family life. Far more than they did for her male peers anyhow. The story of Florence Harris Ba...

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  James and Jim Peabody: From Farm to Table

  Jun 16, 202532 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>Last month we covered one half of the Birmingham Peabody story with Lyman Peabody and his dry goods store. This month we are diving into James and his descendants, notably Jim Peabody… he of the Peabody’s restaurant fame. If you are a long time Birmingham resident or you know one, you’ve probably heard all about the restaurant. Let's dive into the farm that became a grocery store that became a restaurant.</p><p>To access a full episode transcript as well as to access additional material, check out our website.<br/><br/>Fo...

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  Lyman Peabody and the Japanese Tea Craze

  May 12, 202525 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>What's in a name? Quite a lot if you are a Peabody in Birmingham. There's been many businesses and one still standing fancy house associated with the name. In this episode, we start at the beginning of the Peabody story in Birmingham and the dry goods store that one of the Peabody brothers established in the 1870s. Just why was Lyman importing Japanese tea a big deal and did he have anything to do with Peabody's Restaurant? You'll have to listen to find out.<br/><br/>To access a full episode transcript as...

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  Ruth Shain Touches Grass

  Apr 14, 202527 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>The near constant gloom of a Birmingham winter can be a lot for anyone. On her first winter in Birmingham in 1918, Ruth recalled “I just felt I couldn’t live-maybe I’d just die, because the winter was so hard”. But she lived, and threw herself into civic projects to keep the blues at bay. The projects she undertook changed Birmingham forever and we are still reaping the rewards.<br/><br/>To access a full episode transcript as well as to access additional material, check out our website.<br/><br/>For questions, concerns, correcti...

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  Edward Crawford and the Black Hand

  Mar 10, 202524 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>                Edward Crawford was 15 years old when he was shot and killed the evening of September 6, 1916 while walking home from a store in Birmingham after it closed with the store owner, a clerk and two of his friends. The shocking murder caused a stir in the village of Birmingham, which didn’t have a lot of violent crime. And it rippled out and caused a stir throughout both Oakland County and the whole metro Detroit area due to the store owner’s identity and possible connections to a violent extortion scheme targeting this ethnic community. J...

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