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15th Annual Harvest Festival set for September 28th By Charlie Church Rolling north up 23rd from TU avenue, a western wash of gilding light stretches through the corn, causing travelers to marvel at the crop’s height and mark the coming season. The rays lancing through the field and the coolness of late August evening air, an evocative mixture, engender one to wonder how many years corn has been cultivated here. Thoughts like these of prior harvests, earlier farmers, and all the little histories slightly obscured, surround us and we commemorate them in a celebration. The Vicksburg Historical Society entreats all [...]

Contest Entry Form and Rules Calling all kids, teens, and adults: Can you decorate the Most Artistic or Most Creative pumpkin in Vicksburg? CONTEST RULES AND GUIDELINES WHO: Children and adults ages 5+, one pumpkin/gourd per person. The winning contestants do not need to be present to win. We’ll send your prize by mail. WHAT: Participants are welcome to use their creativity along with paint, glitter, feathers, candy, fabric, carving, etc., to decorate their pumpkin/gourd. WHEN/WHERE: Deliver your pumpkin/gourd and completed entry form below to the Vicksburg Historical Society DEPOT MUSEUM on Saturday, Sept. 27 between [...]

Our second annual History Camp is July 21-24, 2025! Register here: https://form.jotform.com/241134786518158 Students, 6th-8th grade are welcome to dive into history with the Vicksburg Historical Society.Campers will get the chance to be hands on in all buildings of the historic village during an in depth tour. They will spend a day learning about military history with historians from the Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society. We will explore food from the past, learn some archiving basics, and do an art project. Registration is $50, scholarships may be available.

Members of the Vicksburg Historical Society are invited to our Annual Member Meeting on Saturday, April 26 @10:30am at the Vicksburg District Library, 215 S. Michigan Ave. Hear updates on the VHS from your Board of Trustees, enjoy refreshments and time with fellow Vicksburg history supporters. Excel at Vicksburg Trivia for your chance to win prizes! We will be presenting the 2024 Weick Award for Historic Preservation to Lisa Kreutz and Margaret Musselman. This year, our Museum Administrator and Curator (MAC), Leah Milowe, will be presenting "A Visual Journey Through Vicksburg History". Leah will share details and insights into some of [...]

Make memories at the Vicksburg Depot Museum on Saturdays in December! Join us Saturday, December 7, 14, 21, and 28, 11am-5pm for activities for all ages: Check out our model train layout where volunteers will operate the train, chat about the layout, and even teach you to operate the controls! Visit our toy exhibit showcasing toys spanning the decades along with a beautiful 1920's Christmas display! Make a beaded decoration/ornament or color a picture to take home after visiting the model train! On December 14, stop in during "Christmas in the 'Burg" for free hot cocoa and treats. Live Christmas music [...]

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Contest Entry Form and Rules Calling all kids, teens, and adults: Can you decorate the Most Artistic or Most Creative pumpkin in Vicksburg? CONTEST RULES AND GUIDELINES WHO: Children and adults ages 5+, one pumpkin/gourd per person. The winning contestants do not need to be present to win. We’ll send your prize by mail. WHAT: Participants are welcome to use their creativity along with paint, glitter, feathers, candy, fabric, carving, etc., to decorate their pumpkin/gourd. WHEN/WHERE: Deliver your pumpkin/gourd and completed entry form below to the Vicksburg Historical Society DEPOT MUSEUM on Saturday, Sept. 28 between [...]

14th Annual Harvest Festival Returns to the Vicksburg Historic Village By Charlie Church Autumn is upon us and looking to the leaves, their soon striking display is just yet a hinting indication. This time of year often evokes a strong sense of transition. With the seasons shifting into the next, progress of the period also invites us to look back and celebrate our collective history. The Vicksburg Historical Society welcomes all to the 14th Annual Harvest Festival at the Vicksburg Historic Village on September 29th. This entertainingly educational event, held from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., promises a day filled [...]

The Vicksburg Historical Society is excited to announce that registration for our first History Camp is now open! History Camp is for students entering 6th-8th grade in the 2024-25 school year. Attendees will spend their time at the Historic Village learning about Vicksburg history, railroads, local industry, music, and how to protect family artifacts at home. We are proud to present a speaker each day to highlight a different subject. All attendees will be provided a t-shirt, snacks, and interesting topics to keep them learning. Registration for History Camp may be done here: https://form.jotform.com/241134786518158 Space is limited! History Camp Monday, July 22, 2024 [...]

December 9 | 12-8 pm Join us in downtown Vicksburg on December 9 for a grand Christmas celebration! We have a full day of family friendly activities, shopping, food, entertainment, and of course, our annual Christmas Parade. So don your coziest holiday attire, grab your friends and family, and head over to the Village! Christmas Card Lane | All Day Craft Shows | 12–5 pm Trolley Through the Village | 2–5 pm Family Friendly Entertainment | 3–5 pm Winter Farmers Market | 3–7 pm French Toast & Sausage Dinner | 4–5:45 pm Christmas Parade | 6–7:15 [...]