The Fox Islands and the Children of the Snow

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Fox Islands, Michigan. This new year, why not let Audible expand your life by listening? Explore over 1 million audiobooks, podcasts, and exclusive Audible originals that'll inspire and motivate you. Tap into your well-being with advice and insight from leading professionals and experts on better health, relationships, career, finance, investing, and more. Maybe you want to kick a bad habit or start a good one. TIMELINE 1867: The South Island is famous for its natural beauty and has a decommissioned light station containing two towers, the first from 1867 and the second from 1934. 1960: Back in 1960, the state's money to buy the island had topped out at $3,500. 1996: Rumor has it that Francis Sheldon died somewhere in the Netherlands, probably in Amsterdam, on or around September of 1996. WHY THIS MATTERS The story of Fox Islands is a reminder that the events that shaped America didn't always happen in the biggest cities. What unfolded here left marks on the community that are still visible today. The full story is more complicated, and more human, than the version most people know. Episode 5 | Hometown History | Hosted by Shane Waters Hometown History explores forg