Heeding a call for missionary settlers, fifteen brave emigrants left the Franconia region of Bavaria to join Frederick Wyneken in Michigan and set up a Lutheran mission in 1845. That Bavarian heritage still thrives in Frankenmuth todayFrankenmuth means “courage of the Franconians.” We asked you to tell us who exemplifies courage to you, and many of your nominees are in this painting.

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