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.

Meet Amy Piper, author of "Small Town Michigan". July 16, 7pm at Vicksburg Historic Village Township Hall. Books are available for pre-purchase at Gilbert & Ivy and will also be available at the event. After 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 [...]

Mark Worrall returns to the 2026 Speaker Series to present "Michigan Railroads & Agriculture". Join us Sunday, July 19 at 2pm in Township Hall in Vicksburg Historic Village.

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. Each session begins with a short presentation from a local organization to share resources and events. If 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. Adam 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. [...]