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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 [...]

Dear Member, Since 1967, the Vicksburg Historical Society has committed itself to our mission to preserve, advance, and disseminate the history of the greater Vicksburg area. I am so grateful for your support as a member to our mission. In the last year, our staff and volunteers have worked hard to provide learning, research, and gathering opportunities to the Vicksburg community for free. Below is a list of just some of what we have accomplished this year:  Provided tours to over 200 Vicksburg second graders as part of their history/social studies curriculum. And provided tours to over 100 students from neighboring communities. Organized [...]

We invite you to meander blithely through the Vicksburg Historic Village and take in Vicksburg's Christmas Card Lane! This is the perfect activity to evoke the holiday spirit. Take the family and slowly wind through, spying all the creativity and Christmas cheer!

This year the Harvest Festival's Pumpkin Decorating Contest will allow teenagers and adults to compete. So get into the autumnal spirit, deck out a gourd, and compete to win a fabulous prize from Apple Knockers! Click Here For Rules and Entry

Celebrating Community and Abundance: The 13th Annual Harvest Festival in Vicksburg Just as the vibrant hues of autumn begin to dapple the landscape and the air takes on a crisp edge, anticipation of the 13th Annual Vicksburg Harvest Festival arrives. This cherished event, a wonderful way to while the family’s time in the fall, is set to unfold on Sunday, September 24. Promising a weekend of festive flavors, family-friendly activities, and celebration of harvests past, the occasion will begin at 11:00am and end at 4:00pm. It is hosted by the Vicksburg Historical Society and takes place on the Historic Village [...]

Our first Speaker Series Session of the 2023 season is now available. Dean Pyers, the Executive Director of the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, gives a wonderful presentation on Train Robberies in Michigan.

A Trip on the Grand Rapids & Indiana: Vicksburg to Petoskey Join us for the second installment of the 2023 Speaker Series with Michigan railroad historian Mark Worrall. Mr. Worrall will take us on a trip up the GR&I railroad. Beginning on Vicksburg, the presentation will follow the rail line up to Petoskey, giving the audience a view of what they might have seen in the heyday of rail travel. The Speaker Series is held in Township Hall in the Historic Village at 2pm. This is a free event and is open to the public. Please join us!

We will be building and decorating birdhouses at the Historic Village on Saturday, June 17, 10am-12pm. After building your birdhouse, with help from Frederick Construction, you will have the opportunity to paint and decorate. All buildings in the Historic Village will also be open for visitors. Event is FULL!