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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/
LOCATION:MI
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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.\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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260610T181500
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DTSTAMP:20260308T225736Z
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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/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T211402Z
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SUMMARY:Vicksburg Old Car Festival
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URL:https://vicksburghistory.org/event/vicksburg-old-car-festival/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260614T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T211622Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260708T174500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260708T190000
DTSTAMP:20260629T225918Z
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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:Vicksburg Community Schools Administration Building\, 301 S. Kalamazoo Ave.\, Vicksburg\, MI\, 49097\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260716T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260705T140259Z
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SUMMARY:Author Event - Amy Piper
DESCRIPTION:Meet Amy Piper\, author of “Small Town Michigan”.\nJuly 16\, 7pm at Vicksburg Historic Village Township Hall.\n\nBooks are available for pre-purchase at Gilbert & Ivy and will also be available at the event.\nAfter her presentation\, Amy will meet and sign copies. Chelsea. Germfask. Indian River. Vicksburg. Grand Haven. These aren’t just dots on a map; they’re small towns brought to life through their stories\, legends\, and lore. We’ve seen those picture-perfect small towns where time seems to slow down\, shopkeepers remember your name\, and neighbors still gather for parades and ice cream socials. But you don’t have to watch a Hallmark movie to find that charm. Small Town Michigan invites you to explore the authentic warmth\, character\, and heart of Michigan’s often-overlooked communities.\n\nAbout the author:While Amy Piper is a lifelong Michigander\, she’s had adventures around the world. Bomb-sniffing dogs chased her in the middle of the night in Bogota (working late)\, gate agents refused her boarding to Paraguay (wrong visa)\, and US marshals announced her seat number on a plane while they were searching for a murder suspect (she’d traded seats). It’s always an adventure! She even finds adventure in her home state of Michigan\, where she lives in Lansing with her husband\, Ross Dingman\, her daughter\, Alexis\, and two granddaughters. Discover her adventures at FollowthePiper.com
URL:https://vicksburghistory.org/event/author-event-amy-piper/
LOCATION:Township Hall\, Vicksburg Historic Village
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260719T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T211930Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260728T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260728T203000
DTSTAMP:20260523T141956Z
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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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DTSTAMP:20260322T205523Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261003T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261003T180000
DTSTAMP:20260905T140414Z
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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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