Life in the Craig Colony

By David Mack-Hardiman - November 18, 2019

Created as a pioneering facility for epileptic patients, we look at the rise and fall of this Livingston County community, portions of which survive today under very different circumstances.

The full article is available in the Fall 2019 Issue.

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Life in the Craig Colony