True Riches, MI

11/20/2023

The True Riches family lost one of our own on Saturday… our beautiful Tracy Parr. You may have met this friendly, kind, authentic & creative woman while shopping in the store, or while browsing local art shows. She adored her family, and was a loyal and true friend. Her kind and generous spirit will be missed by so many, including me. I find comfort in knowing the arms of Jesus will embrace her and angels and loved ones will meet her with great joy. Please pray for comfort and peace for her wonderful family. 💜🙏🏻

11/05/2023

How Michigan started with a mistake

Michigan officially became a state on January 26, 1837. Located in the woods near Jackson, are two markers where Michigan got its start about two centuries ago. They mark the states Meridian, (north and south line) and the Baseline, (east and west line). All of the townships and counties in Michigan’s two peninsulas are surveyed from these two points. The markers are located in Meridian Baseline State Park about 15 miles north of Jackson.

The state has two points because there were two surveyors. On April 28, 1815, Benjamin Hough began surveying the Michigan territory. He started heading north from Fort Defiance in Ohio and about 70 miles north he set the first initial point in Michigan and began surveying sections 1 and 2. A second surveyor by the name of Fletcher surveyed sections 3 and 4 but his work was grossly inaccurate. To correct Fletcher’s mistakes a second initial point was established. One point is used for the east side of the state and the other is used for the west side of the state. Michigan is the only state to use two initial points for its public land surveying.

For years the twin initial points sat in a landlocked section of woods surrounded by private land. No one was allowed to visit them. In 2014 the state was able to create a parking lot and a trail to the two markers. It is about a mile and a half hike round trip to see the markers. If you do visit I recommend bug spray since they are in a rather swampy area.

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06/27/2023

True Riches & Left Brain Hot Glass are excited to announce we will be appearing together in the “Greatest 4th in the North” vendor show on Main St. in Lake City, MI July 1-4. Please come by & visit with us if you are able! We miss you! 💜

06/14/2023

Please stop in to help support Tracy Parr and her family through this extremely tough time!! Spaghetti Benefit dinner starts at 6pm. Cost 15.00 per plate until supplies last, 100% of food proceeds goes to the Parr family. Thank you to all in advance every little bit counts ❤️ Full bar and menu as well open 4-10pm

10/29/2022

Last day open is tomorrow- Sunday, Oct 30! (We will not be open on Monday.) Come on in & visit - lots of great locally made Christmas gifts still left!

10/26/2022

10/28 begins our final weekend! Open Friday, Sat & Sun, noon-5 (& possibly Mon, hours tbd). Thanks for the wonderful memories!

10/18/2022

True Riches will have new hours until our final closing on Oct 31. We will be open Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon 12-5 pm through Oct 31. (& remember 20% off storewide except liquor). 💜

09/30/2022

Think Christmas shopping!! 20% off all of our unique merchandise this weekend! (Lots left, but not for long!) Enjoy our glassblowing Sat & Sun... maybe while eating some fun Dippin Dots ice cream 😎 (on sale for only $2 each, or buy at least $40 in store & get 2 dippin dots free, while supplies last 🍨)

09/27/2022

Last one! Come and enjoy a creative fall day! Also, beginning Oct 1, there will be a 20% discount on most items (excl. spirits) storewide.(sign up for glass blowing online or onsite that day by apptmt)

09/23/2022