Marker 16A, 407 N. Madison St. Jeremiah Cronin Jr. House This picturesque residence was erected in 1872 for Marshall merchant Jeremiah Cronin Jr. and his wife Susan. Local contractor Frederick N. Church constructed this house as well as Cronin’s 1869 … Continue reading →
Information about the images in the mural letters: M – A – R – S – H – A – L – L M – The American Museum of Magic, the largest collection of magic artifacts on … Continue reading →
January’s Sparrow is a book by Patricia Polacco that tells the true story of the Crosswhite family, who were enslaved on a Kentucky plantation, and their journey to freedom. Told by January, the adopted son of the Crosswhites, it is … Continue reading →
The Calhoun County Fair is Michigan’s Oldest Continuing Running Fair. First held in 1839, the Calhoun County Fair has continued to this day as one of Michigan’s foremost agricultural attractions. It is generally held the third full week of August. … Continue reading →
Ice Wine and Blues, now officially called Ice, Wine, Beer and Blues, is an annual event in Marshall Michigan that combines social fun and the arts, the first Friday in February each year. In 2018 this was also Groundhogs Day. … Continue reading →
Please Join us – Sunday, July 17, 2016 – 6:00 p.m. ~ FREE CONCERT ~ Marshall Rotary Band performance starts off the summer concert series in Albion in the beautiful Victory Park Bandshell. “Swingin’ at the Shell” With guest conductor … Continue reading →
From the Battle Creek Enquirer: Marshall Public Schools is one of 425 school districts across the country and Canada that have earned a spot on the College Board’s 6th Annual Advanced Placement District Honor Roll. The recognition is for “increasing … Continue reading →
101 West Michigan Avenue, Marshall Michigan, also known as the Cronin Building. The Cronin Building is the red building on the corner in the upper right of the photo above. Just further back on … Continue reading →
Eastend Studio and Gallery, located in the old Wagner’s Block Building, at 143 WEST Michigan Avenue, celebrates their 10-Year Anniversary on Saturday April 16, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event will include live music, food, drink, and tours … Continue reading →
This map shows where to find many of the sculptures in Michigan that honor the courage and resiliency of enslaved persons in America and their fight for freedom, along with the struggle for civil rights. Here is a direct link … Continue reading →
