Vicksburg Historical Society

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 | 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!

Vicksburg Historical Society Board Meeting
2024-12-12 18:15, 2024-11-14 18:15 | 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.

2024 Speaker Series - Strange, Unusual, Crazy, and Weird Highway Signs
2024-10-20 14:00 | 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, 2024-04-10 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-03-13 18:30 - 20:30 | 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 | 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 | 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, 2024-06-12 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-05-08 18:30 - 20:30 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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.

Night at the Museum
2024-06-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Vicksburg Historic Village, 300 N. Richardson, Vicksburg, MI, 49097, United States
The Historic Village will be open for visitors for an evening of entertainment.
Stroll through the village while enjoying the sounds of string duo Raven Bow.
REGISTRATION ENCOURAGED: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/night-at-the-museum-tickets-905073117057

Historic Village Opening Day and Vicksburg Old Car Festival
2024-06-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Vicksburg Historic Village, 300 N. Richardson, Vicksburg, MI, 49097, United States
The Vicksburg Historic Village will open its buildings for the 2024 season on Saturday, June 8. This coincides with the Vicksburg Old Car Festival. On the village grounds you will find the Kalamazoo Valley Antique Engine and Tractor Club, farm animals, the Tin Can Tourists vintage campers, and much more!

Annual Membership Meeting
2024-05-04 11:00 | Vicksburg District Library, 215 S. Michigan Ave., Vicksburg, MI, 49097, United States
Members are welcome to join us for our Annual Membership Meeting on Saturday, May 4 at 11am at the Vicksburg District Library.
Refreshments and social time will be followed by a quick update by VHS Board Members and a presentation. This year, we are welcoming Roger Scovill of the Steam Railroading Institute. He will present Train Robberies in Michigan.
Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/XkmXQ1LtV1WkEgBQA

Victorian Southwest Michigan True Crime: Presentation and Book Signing
2024-04-28 14:00 | Vicksburg Historic Village, 300 N. Richardson, Vicksburg, MI, 49097, United States
Michael Delaware, author, vlogger, and podcaster, will present his new book: “Victorian Southwest Michigan True Crime”. After the presentation, Michael will be signing copies of his book.
This event is free and open to the public. It will be held in the Township Hall building at the Vicksburg Historic Village.
For more information on Michael Delaware, visit https://michaeldelaware.com/

DATE CHANGE: Vicksburg Historical Society Board Meeting
2024-02-22 18:30 - 20:30 | MI
This meeting of the Vicksburg Historical Society Board has been moved to Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 6:30 pm.
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.

2024 Speaker Series
2024-01-27 08:00 - 17:00 | MI
Join us for the 2024 Speaker Series with Michigan railroad historian Mark Worrall.
Mr. Worrall will present Michigan Depots: All Shapes, All Sizes. To go along with the 120th birthday of Union Depot, we thought it was a great time to check out other Michigan Depots.
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!
