"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.
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.
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.
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 [...]
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.
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.
Celebrate with us! Vicksburg Union Depot turns 120 this year and was added to the National Register of Historic Places. More details to come!
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!
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.
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.
