• events,  michigan

    Teaching Our Traditions Pow Wow

    The All Nations Veterans Council is proud to announce its 4th Annual Teaching Our Traditions Pow Wow, to be held the third weekend of May, May 21 & 22, 2011 at Brighton Recreation Area in Brighton, Michigan. The Pow Wow is open to the general public. For pricing and more information visit their website at http://www.teachingourtraditions.com/

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    Kalamazoo Living History Show

    Kalamazoo Living History Show March 21-22, 2009 Theme of 34th Annual Kalamazoo Living History Show: Fort St. Joseph, 1691-1781- The Fort of Four Flags http://www.kalamazooshow.com/KLHS_program_page.html The 2009 Kalamazoo Living History Show will focus on the journey to find and excavate the historical site of Fort St. Joseph. Located in the area of Niles, Michigan, the current excavations are contributing exciting information to our knowledge of French colonial history and the Native peoples of Michigan. http://www.kalamazooshow.com/

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    President Gerald R. Ford

    With the passing of Former President Gerald Ford, the only Michiganian to ever become president, you might be interested in a publication that gives kids some information about the life of this leader. Go to the Michigan History magazine website and download the Gerald Ford issue of The Mitten for free. (Sorry, they no longer have copies to sell.) Scroll down to almost the bottom of the page, in the pink section, this is where you’ll find President Ford’s info. Don’t forget to d/l the teacher’s supplement also. Brought to you by Michigan History Magazine.

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    Statehood Day 2008

    A Statehood Day Celebration. Celebrate the 171st anniversary of Michigan’s entry into the Union at the Michigan Historical Museum in downtown Lansing, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, January 26, 2008. This year’s celebration is titled “Proud of the Past, Positive about the Future.” Tour the museum galleries to learn more about Michigan, its citizens and their accomplishments. You will enjoy presenters, costumed interpreters, musical performances and hands-on activities highlighting Michigan milestones.