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SUMMARY:Holidays with the Vicksburg Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:Make memories at the Vicksburg Depot Museum on Saturdays in December!\nJoin us Saturday\, December 6\, 13\, 20\, and 27\, 11am-4pm for activities for all ages:\n\n\nCheck out our model train layout where volunteers will operate the train\, chat about the layout\, and even teach you to operate the controls!\nMake a beaded decoration/ornament or color a picture to take home after visiting the model train!\nTake a stroll or drive through Christmas Card Lane.\n\nWe can’t wait to see you!
URL:https://vicksburghistory.org/event/holidays-with-the-vicksburg-historical-society-4/
LOCATION:Vicksburg Historic Village\, 300 N. Richardson\, Vicksburg\, MI\, 49097\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251210T181500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251210T181500
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CREATED:20250130T173930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T173930Z
UID:3959-1765390500-1765390500@vicksburghistory.org
SUMMARY:Vicksburg Historical Society Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Vicksburg Historical Society Board meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month at 6:15pm at the Depot Museum. Meetings are open to the public.
URL:https://vicksburghistory.org/event/vicksburg-historical-society-board-meeting-25/
LOCATION:Vicksburg Depot Museum\, 300 N. Richardson\, Vicksburg\, MI\, 49097\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251213T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T221252
CREATED:20251016T234804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T234804Z
UID:4256-1765623600-1765641600@vicksburghistory.org
SUMMARY:Holidays with the Vicksburg Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, December 6\, 13\, 20\, and 27\, 11am-4pm for activities for all ages:\n\n\nCheck out our model train layout where volunteers will operate the train\, chat about the layout\, and even teach you to operate the controls!\nMake a beaded decoration/ornament or color a picture to take home after visiting the model train!\nTake a stroll or drive through Christmas Card Lane.\n\nWe can’t wait to see you!
URL:https://vicksburghistory.org/event/holidays-with-the-vicksburg-historical-society-5/
LOCATION:Vicksburg Historic Village\, 300 N. Richardson\, Vicksburg\, MI\, 49097\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251220T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T221252
CREATED:20251016T234909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T235349Z
UID:4258-1766228400-1766246400@vicksburghistory.org
SUMMARY:Holidays with the Vicksburg Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, December 6\, 13\, 20\, and 27\, 11am-4pm for activities for all ages: \n\n\n\nCheck out our model train layout where volunteers will operate the train\, chat about the layout\, and even teach you to operate the controls!\nMake a beaded decoration/ornament or color a picture to take home after visiting the model train!\nTake a stroll or drive through Christmas Card Lane.\n\nWe can’t wait to see you!
URL:https://vicksburghistory.org/event/holidays-with-the-vicksburg-historical-society-6/
LOCATION:Vicksburg Historic Village\, 300 N. Richardson\, Vicksburg\, MI\, 49097\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251227T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T221252
CREATED:20251016T235235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T235524Z
UID:4262-1766833200-1766851200@vicksburghistory.org
SUMMARY:Holidays with the Vicksburg Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, December 6\, 13\, 20\, and 27\, 11am-4pm for activities for all ages: \n\n\n\nCheck out our model train layout where volunteers will operate the train\, chat about the layout\, and even teach you to operate the controls!\nMake a beaded decoration/ornament or color a picture to take home after visiting the model train!\nTake a stroll or drive through Christmas Card Lane.\n\nWe can’t wait to see you!
URL:https://vicksburghistory.org/event/holidays-with-the-vicksburg-historical-society-7/
LOCATION:Vicksburg Historic Village\, 300 N. Richardson\, Vicksburg\, MI\, 49097\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260228T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T221252
CREATED:20260223T212809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T212809Z
UID:4297-1772280000-1772298000@vicksburghistory.org
SUMMARY:Ice’BURG’ Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for History on Ice: A Cool Archaeology Experiment! Step into the role of an archaeologist as you use tools to dig into real ice blocks with hidden objects frozen inside. Come see what you’ll discover! \nWe will be located on West Prairie Street\, between Gilbert & Ivy and Getty’s Barbershop.
URL:https://vicksburghistory.org/event/iceburg-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260311T181500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260311T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T221252
CREATED:20260223T213650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T213650Z
UID:4299-1773252900-1773257400@vicksburghistory.org
SUMMARY:Vicksburg Historical Society Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Vicksburg Historical Society Board meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month at 6:15pm at the Depot Museum. Meetings are open to the public.
URL:https://vicksburghistory.org/event/vicksburg-historical-society-board-meeting-26/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260408T181500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260408T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T221252
CREATED:20260308T225520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T225520Z
UID:4306-1775672100-1775676600@vicksburghistory.org
SUMMARY:Vicksburg Historical Society Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Vicksburg Historical Society Board meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month at 6:15pm at the Depot Museum. Meetings are open to the public.
URL:https://vicksburghistory.org/event/vicksburg-historical-society-board-meeting-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T103000
DTSTAMP:20260521T221252
CREATED:20260308T230319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T202804Z
UID:4312-1776508200-1776508200@vicksburghistory.org
SUMMARY:Annual Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy refreshments\, hear updates about the Vicksburg Historical Society from board members. Then sit back and join in conversation during a presentation of “The History of Vicksburg Community Schools” by Leah Milowe. \nEnter your chance to win door prizes by submitting your RSVP here: https://forms.gle/Ssh1xohAtHd1qkwr8
URL:https://vicksburghistory.org/event/annual-membership-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Taylor Room\, Vicksburg United Methodist Church\, 217 S. Main Street\, Vicksburg\, MI\, 49097\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T221252
CREATED:20260308T225043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T225210Z
UID:4303-1777114800-1777136400@vicksburghistory.org
SUMMARY:Pulp & Press Lit Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Pulp & Press Lit Arts Festival \nHost Site and Printing Press Demonstrations \nA two-day celebration of the literary arts for all ages. The Vicksburg Historic Village and Depot Museum will be hosting authors and performing printing press demonstrations in the Newspaper Office and Print Shop throughout the day.
URL:https://vicksburghistory.org/event/pulp-press-lit-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Vicksburg Historic Village\, 300 N. Richardson\, Vicksburg\, MI\, 49097\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260428T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260428T203000
DTSTAMP:20260521T221252
CREATED:20260322T203341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T203341Z
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SUMMARY:Roots & Branches
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our genealogy series “Roots & Branches” this spring and summer. Each month and local or state organization will share what resources they offer for family researchers.\nTo kickoff\, on April 28 we will hear from Leah Milowe sharing what treasures can be found in the VHS archives. \nAttendees are encouraged to stick around after the presentation to work on research and seek assistance from the VHS staff and other attendees. Computers are limited\, so please bring a laptop if able. \n\nRSVP the following ways:\nOnline: https://forms.gle/emnfThFc1dLZevGA7\nCall us at (269) 649-1733 or send an email to info@vicksburghistory.org
URL:https://vicksburghistory.org/event/roots-branches/
LOCATION:Vicksburg Depot Museum\, 300 N. Richardson\, Vicksburg\, MI\, 49097\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260509T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T221252
CREATED:20260322T204105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T204105Z
UID:4322-1778331600-1778342400@vicksburghistory.org
SUMMARY:National Train Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869 with a visit to the Depot Museum! \nOn Saturday\, May 9 the Depot Museum will be open 11am-5pm. Learn about local railroad history\, check out the caboose and box car\, view trains from the Station Master’s Office (the BEST place to watch a train go by). \nFrom 1pm-4pm\, enjoy a train craft\, demonstrations\, and more! Check back for more details.
URL:https://vicksburghistory.org/event/national-train-day/
LOCATION:Vicksburg Depot Museum\, 300 N. Richardson\, Vicksburg\, MI\, 49097\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260513T181500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260513T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T221252
CREATED:20260308T225632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T225910Z
UID:4308-1778696100-1778700600@vicksburghistory.org
SUMMARY:Vicksburg Historical Society Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Vicksburg Historical Society Board meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month at 6:15pm at the Depot Museum. Meetings are open to the public.
URL:https://vicksburghistory.org/event/vicksburg-historical-society-board-meeting-28/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260526T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260526T203000
DTSTAMP:20260521T221252
CREATED:20260322T204449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T204449Z
UID:4324-1779820200-1779827400@vicksburghistory.org
SUMMARY:Roots & Branches
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our genealogy series “Roots & Branches” this spring and summer. Each month and local or state organization will share what resources they offer for family researchers.\nPam Cassino of the Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society will be on hand May 26 to share information about their resources\, assistance\, and events. \nAttendees are encouraged to stick around after the presentation to work on research and seek assistance from the VHS staff and other attendees. Computers are limited\, so please bring a laptop if able. \nRSVP the following ways:\nOnline: https://forms.gle/Yqtjk8Ne1XqkXkbPA\nCall us at (269) 649-1733 or send an email to info@vicksburghistory.org
URL:https://vicksburghistory.org/event/roots-branches-2/
LOCATION:Vicksburg Depot Museum\, 300 N. Richardson\, Vicksburg\, MI\, 49097\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260610T181500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260610T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T221252
CREATED:20260308T225736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T225736Z
UID:4310-1781115300-1781119800@vicksburghistory.org
SUMMARY:Vicksburg Historical Society Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Vicksburg Historical Society Board meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month at 6:15pm at the Depot Museum. Meetings are open to the public.
URL:https://vicksburghistory.org/event/vicksburg-historical-society-board-meeting-29/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T221252
CREATED:20260426T211402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T211402Z
UID:4335-1781341200-1781366400@vicksburghistory.org
SUMMARY:Vicksburg Old Car Festival
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vicksburghistory.org/event/vicksburg-old-car-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260614T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T221252
CREATED:20260426T211622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T211622Z
UID:4337-1781445600-1781452800@vicksburghistory.org
SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Blast from the Past
DESCRIPTION:June 14\, 2026\, Steve Ellis joins the Speaker Series to present “Blast from the Past: A pictorial journey down memory lane!”. Take a look back at long gone places in the Portage and Kalamazoo areas. \nThis event is free and open to the public and will take place in the Historic Village Township Hall. A suggested donation of $5 is welcome!
URL:https://vicksburghistory.org/event/speaker-series-blast-from-the-past/
LOCATION:Township Hall\, Vicksburg Historic Village
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260708T174500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260708T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T221252
CREATED:20260322T204648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T204648Z
UID:4326-1783532700-1783537200@vicksburghistory.org
SUMMARY:Sharing the Spirit of America
DESCRIPTION:On July 8\, celebrate the 250th anniversary of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence right here in Vicksburg. We will be joining this nationwide event as voices rise in every state and territory to perform a simultaneous reading of the Declaration at 6pm.
URL:https://vicksburghistory.org/event/sharing-the-spirit-of-america/
LOCATION:TBD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260719T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T221252
CREATED:20260426T211930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T211930Z
UID:4339-1784469600-1784476800@vicksburghistory.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260728T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260728T203000
DTSTAMP:20260521T221252
CREATED:20260426T212059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T212332Z
UID:4341-1785263400-1785270600@vicksburghistory.org
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260816T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260816T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T221252
CREATED:20260322T204844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T205523Z
UID:4329-1786888800-1786896000@vicksburghistory.org
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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