Vicksburg Historical Society

Vicksburg Historical Society Board Meeting
2025-07-10 18:15, 2025-06-11 18:15, 2025-05-14 18:15, 2025-04-09 18:15, 2025-03-12 18:15, 2024-12-12 18:15, 2024-11-14 18:15 UTC | Vicksburg Depot Museum, 300 N. Richardson, Vicksburg, MI, 49097, United States
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.

Historic Village Market
2025-06-27 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | Vicksburg Historic Village, 300 N. Richardson, Vicksburg, MI, 49097, United States
The Vicksburg Farmers’ Market will make the Vicksburg Historic Village home on June 27, July 25, and August 22. Explore the farmers’ market in this unique venue.
https://www.vicksburgfarmersmarket.com/

2025 Speaker Series - The Life of Private David Lee Sutfin, World War I
2025-06-22 14:00 UTC | Vicksburg Historic Village, 300 N. Richardson, Vicksburg, MI, 49097, United States
Kalamazoo County historian Steve Rossio will present The Life of Private David Lee Sutfin, 126th Infantry, 32nd Division, World War I
as part of the Vicksburg Historical Society Speaker Series on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 2pm in the Vicksburg Historic Village Township Hall building.

The Speaker Series is free and open to the public. A $5 donation is recommended.Follow the signs to park on the grass near the building.

Historic Village Opening Day and Vicksburg Old Car Show
2025-06-14 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Vicksburg Historic Village, 300 N. Richardson, Vicksburg, MI, 49097, United States
Vicksburg Historic Village opens up for the season on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 9am. As part of the Vicksburg Old Car Festival, the Historic Village will host the Kalamazoo Valley Antique Engine and Tractor Club and more! All buildings in the village will be open to the public.
Regular Hours: Friday-Sunday, 11am-5pm.

2025 Speaker Series - For the Love of Trains
2025-05-18 14:00 UTC | Vicksburg Historic Village, 300 N. Richardson, Vicksburg, MI, 49097, United States
Railroad historian Mark Worrall returns to the Vicksburg Historical Society Speaker Series to present For the Love of Trains on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2pm in the Vicksburg Historic Village Township Hall building.
For the Love of Trains:
Join us on a tour of Michigan’s railroad history through early 20th century images. Explore images from this period of traveling spindly logging railroads, high speed interurbans, mighty class one lines, and humble shortlines. Whether under the wires, pulled by horses, or pulled by the iron horse, we will look at the stories behind the images – some rare and lost, some fun, some sad, but all part of the wonderful tapestry of Michigan rail history.
The Speaker Series is free and open to the public. Donations are encouraged.
Follow the signs to park on the grass near the building.

Annual Member Meeting
2025-04-26 10:30 UTC | Vicksburg District Library, 215 S. Michigan Ave., Vicksburg, MI, 49097, United States
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 the least and best known images of our community. Audience participation will be encouraged.

RSVP HERE: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScIhFO8QXF…/viewform…

Not a member, but want to join? Membership forms will be available at the meeting or join on our website https://vicksburghistory.org/membership/

Vicksburg Historical Society Board Meeting
2025-02-12 18:15 UTC | Vicksburg Depot Museum, 300 N. Richardson, Vicksburg, MI, 49097, United States
Vicksburg Depot Museum 300 N. Richardson, Vicksburg, MI, United States

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.

Holidays with the Vicksburg Historical Society
2024-12-28 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-21 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-14 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-07 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | Vicksburg Historic Village, 300 N. Richardson, Vicksburg, MI, 49097, United States
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 will be provided with string duo The Raven Bow (Bob and Kathy Brandt)!
Take a stroll or drive through Christmas Card Lane.

We can’t wait to see you!

2024 Speaker Series - Strange, Unusual, Crazy, and Weird Highway Signs
2024-10-20 14:00 UTC | Vicksburg Historic Village, 300 N. Richardson, Vicksburg, MI, 49097, United States
Dr. John Geisler will join us on October 20 to present “Strange, Unusual, Crazy, and Weird Highway Signs”. This program focuses on signs found across Michigan that will make you scratch your head and wonder “Who okayed this?”.
As always, our Speaker Series if free and open to the public. This event will be held at the Vicksburg Historic Village Township Hall at 2pm.

Vicksburg Historical Society Board Meeting
2024-10-10 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | MI
Vicksburg Historical Society Board meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm at the Depot Museum. Meetings are open to the public.

Hidden Vicksburg Tours
2024-10-05 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | MI
Hidden Vicksburg Tours are back after seven long years!

Have you ever wondered what is upstairs in your favorite Vicksburg building, or in the basement? This is your chance to find out!
Guided tours will take you to the “hidden” parts of at least 10 historic buildings in downtown Vicksburg.

Some buildings included in the tour:
200-202 South Main Street, Vicksburg Maker’s Market/Reuben Smalley Building (Former Vicksburg Fire and Village Hall)
101 South Main Street, Paper City Development/McElvain Hotel (Formerly Vicksburg Hotel and Vicksburg Community Center)
125 East Prairie Street, Allstate Insurance/Ellsworth Hotel (Once Fred Rapp and Beatie’s Grocery)
301 South Kalamazoo Street, Vicksburg Schools Admin. Building/Old E.

Registration: All tours will begin at the registration table at 200 S. Main Street (Vicksburg Maker’s Market). A liability waiver must be signed at registration. Registration will open 30 minutes before your tour time.
Length of Tour: Tours will last approximately 1.5 hours and include approximately 1.5 miles of walking.

Times/Group Info: Two tour groups will each set off at 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, and 2:30pm. Each group is limited to 10 people.

Parking: Public parking is available behind downtown buildings, on the street, and at the corner of Washington and Kalamazoo. Please respect businesses and homeowners when choosing parking.
Stay Comfy: Hidden Vicksburg is a walking tour, including stairs inside buildings. Please dress for comfort!
Tickets: Member Ticket – $12, General Ticket – $15

MEMBER TICKET PRE-SALE: Vicksburg Historical Members will have a chance to purchase tickets beginning August 28. Look for an email with the purchase link or directions on how to purchase in person.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: https://form.jotform.com/242235426502145
This event is a walking tour. Not all buildings will be accessible for all.
Hidden Vicksburg Tours are better suited for those 12 and older.

14th Annual Harvest Festival
2024-09-29 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | Vicksburg Historic Village, 300 N. Richardson, Vicksburg, MI, 49097, United States
The 14th annual Harvest Festival is fantastic fall fun for the entire family! Admission and parking for the fest are free.
The event will feature:
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
Model A Car Rides
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Pumpkin Weight Guess
Secret Word Hunt
Antique Tractor Demonstration
Animal Zone (petting zoo)
Food Vendors
Children’s Entertainment
The Harvest Festival is organized by the Vicksburg Historical Society.

Vicksburg Historical Society Board Meeting
2024-09-12 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-08-08 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-07-11 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Vicksburg Depot Museum, 300 N. Richardson, Vicksburg, MI, 49097, United States

2024 Speaker Series - Michigan Depots: All Shapes, All Sizes
2024-08-18 14:00 UTC | Vicksburg Historic Village, 300 N. Richardson, Vicksburg, MI, 49097, United States
Michigan railroad historian Mark Worrall returns to the Vicksburg Historical Society Speaker Series for a second year. This year, Mr. Worrall will present “Michigan Depots – All Shapes All Sizes.
We are excited to have Mr. Worrall back! Please join us on Sunday, August 18 at 2pm in Township Hall at the Vicksburg Historic Village.
As always, the Speaker Series is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

Depot Birthday Celebration
2024-08-18 | Vicksburg Depot Museum, 300 N. Richardson, Vicksburg, MI, 49097, United States
Celebrate with us!
Vicksburg Union Depot turns 120 this year and was added to the National Register of Historic Places. More details to come!

Historic Slide Show
2024-08-16 19:00 UTC | Vicksburg Historic Village, 300 N. Richardson, Vicksburg, MI, 49097, United States
Grab your blankets and chairs and hunker down in the Historic Village lawn for an old fashioned slide show featuring images from the Vicksburg Historical Society.

History Camp
2024-07-22 - 2024-07-26 | Vicksburg Historic Village, 300 N. Richardson, Vicksburg, MI, 49097, United States
Do you know a Vicksburg Middle School student that loves history (or learning!)?
History Camp topics will include industry, local history, music, art, archiving, railroads, and books. Participants will receive quick interesting lessons from speakers knowledgeable on their topic. Speakers include:
Sharon Carlson, retired WMU archivist (protecting photos and documents at home)
Leah Milowe, Vicksburg Historical Society Museum Administrator and Curator (local history)
Susan Kallewaard, Vicksburg District Library Youth Service Librarian (book recommendations)
Kathy and Bob Brandy, The Raven Bow string duo (music)
Vicksburg Cultural Arts Center, art project
The Mill at Vicksburg
July 22-26, 2024, 9am-12pm. Open to students in 6th-8th grade for the 2024-25 school year.
Cost is $50. Scholarships may be available.
Participants will: receive a t-shirt, make a camp journal, get snack breaks, have a pizza lunch on the final day.
Register here: https://form.jotform.com/241134786518158
This program is made possible by grants from the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation and Consumer’s Energy.

2024 Speaker Series: "Whiskerinos at the Plate: The House of David’s Barnstorming Baseball Teams"
2024-07-21 14:00 UTC | Vicksburg Historic Village, 300 N. Richardson, Vicksburg, MI, 49097, United States
We are excited to host Brian D. Carroll, PhD., Historian and Archivist for the Israelite House of David as he presents “Whiskerinos at the Plate: The House of David’s Barnstorming Baseball Teams”.
This free event is open the public.
Join us at 2pm in the Historic Village Township Hall.

2024 Speaker Series - "The History of Magic in Michigan"
2024-06-23 14:00 UTC | MI
“The History of Magic in Michigan” presented by magician and FAB Magic Company owner Rick Fisher.
Join us Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 2pm at the Vicksburg Historic Village’s Township Hall for what is sure to be an informational and entertaining presentation. Free to the public.
