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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Michigan Railroads & Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Mark Worrall returns to the 2026 Speaker Series to present “Michigan Railroads & Agriculture”. \nJoin us Sunday\, July 19 at 2pm in Township Hall in Vicksburg Historic Village.
URL:https://vicksburghistory.org/event/speaker-series-michigan-railroads-agriculture/
LOCATION:Township Hall\, Vicksburg Historic Village
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SUMMARY:Roots & Branches
DESCRIPTION:Roots & Branches Genealogy Sessions welcomes family researchers of all levels to drop in and learn about resources available to them\, research assistance\, and to create a community atmosphere with other researchers.\nEach session begins with a short presentation from a local organization to share resources and events.\nIf you plan to ask for assistance or work on your family history while at the events\, please bring a laptop if possible as computers are limited. \nAdam Oster\, the Community Engagement Librarian at the Library of Michigan\, will teach the basics of researching your family’s history through the collections of the Library of Michigan. This includes online and digital resources available with Library of Michigan Library Card (cards are free to Michigan residents).\nRSVP here: https://forms.gle/J23SziQp1rZxvvUZ8
URL:https://vicksburghistory.org/event/roots-branches-3/
LOCATION:Vicksburg Depot Museum\, 300 N. Richardson\, Vicksburg\, MI\, 49097\, United States
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: SW Michigan and the WWI Polar Bear Expedition
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Speaker Series is excited to host Nancy Brock and her presentation “Southwest Michigan and the WWI Polar Bear Expedition”. \nLate in World War I the United States sent more than 5\,000 soldiers to Archangel in northern Russia at the request of the British allies. They believed their mission was to guard supplies. The mission changed. What happened\, and who was there from Vicksburg and the surrounding area? \nJoin us at 2pm on Sunday\, August 16\, 2026\, at the Vicksburg Historic Village Township Hall. \nThis event is free and open to the public. A suggested donation of $5 is welcomed!
URL:https://vicksburghistory.org/event/sw-michigan-and-the-wwi-polar-bear-expedition/
LOCATION:Township Hall\, Vicksburg Historic Village
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SUMMARY:Vicksburg Cemetery Tours
DESCRIPTION:History comes alive this fall at the Vicksburg Cemetery Tours\, a unique afternoon of storytelling and remembrance on Saturday\, October 3 at Schoolcraft Township (Vicksburg) Cemetery.\nThe walking tour will introduce visitors to veterans buried in the cemetery\, those that made it home and those that did not. Their stories will be told by local volunteer actors. This year’s tour includes:\nEdward Lightfoot\, who died in a plane crash during World War II.\nFrank Rusoti\, an Italian immigrant who enlisted before becoming a naturalized citizen.\nJohn Canavan and family\, members of the Canavan family served in the Civil War and World War I.\nSamuel & Dwight Corwin\, Samuel was a veteran of the War of 1812. Three of his sons served in the Civil War\, including Dwight.\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE: https://form.jotform.com/262184830137153\nTickets may also be purchased at the Vicksburg Depot Museum\, Friday-Sunday\, 11-5.\n\nLocation: Schoolcraft Township (Vicksburg) Cemetery\,333 W. Highway St.\, Vicksburg\, MIDate: Saturday\, October 3\, 2026Time: Tours will run at regular intervals\, 3pm-6pmFeaturing: The stories of those that servedTickets (required): Member tickets are $12 and General Public tickets are $15.\nPURCHASE HERE: https://form.jotform.com/262184830137153\nTickets may also be purchased at the Vicksburg Depot Museum\, Friday-Sunday\, 11-5.\n\nWhether you’re a local history buff or looking for a memorable fall outing\, the Vicksburg Cemetery Tours provide an afternoon of reflection\, discovery\, and community spirit. Comfortable shoes are recommended.\nWalk among the headstones—hear the stories that refuse to be forgotten.
URL:https://vicksburghistory.org/event/vicksburg-cemetery-tours-2/
LOCATION:Schoolcraft Township Cemetery\, 333 W. Highway St.\, Vicksburg\, MI\, 49097\, United States
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