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Phenomenal Woman
Saturday, March 25
Phenomenal Woman  (BCRHM)
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
307 W Jackson St
Phenomenal Woman is the title of a famous poem by author Maya Angelou. This event will carry on the theme of that poem through a celebration of nine great women of history from Calhoun County, Tickets are $10.


The Lost Villages of Verona & Harmonia
Tuesday, March 28
The Lost Villages of Verona & Harmonia  (CCGS)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
16036 US Hwy, Marshall, MI
Michael Delaware, Author, History Vlogger & Podcaster will share his local knowledge.



Welcome Back to 1886 and the Kimball Open House
Sunday, April 16
Welcome Back to 1886 and the Kimball Open House  (HSBC)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
196 Capital Ave., NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017
An introduction to the Kimball family, who are they and why there were in Battle Creek.  Focus on Arthur and Marion and their journey to Battle Creek, Their family and the building of their home.  Open House from 1:00 to 4:00. Tour this Queen Anne style mansion with period furnishings. Staffed by HSBC volunteers to conduct tours and answer questions.
 
Suggested donation for non-members is $5.00; Students is $3.00.


Homer Public Library Tour
Tuesday, April 25
Homer Public Library Tour  (CCGS)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
141 W. Main St., Homer, MI 49245
Tour of the Local History Room and Information about the Homer Historical Society.


Wedding Cake to Toothache
Saturday, April 29
Wedding Cake to Toothache  (HSBC)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
196 Capital Ave. NE, Battle creek, MI 49017
KCC Students will exhibit artifacts from Josephine Kimball's 1939 wedding (sorry no wedding cake will be available) that was held in the house and a display of antique dental equipment in the carriage house.  The students out-do themselves every year with their displays, and this year is on track to entertain and educate all visitors to 1939.
 
Suggested donation for non-members is $5.00; Students is $3.00.


Arthur and Minnie Kimball
Sunday, April 30
Arthur and Minnie Kimball  (HSBC)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
196 Capital Ave., NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017
An introduction to the Kimball family, who are they and why there were in Battle Creek.  We continue our journey by looking into the lives of the second generation of Doctors living in this home.  Explor how Arthur and Minnie met, what their lives were like, learn of their children and what occurred once Dr. Kimball #2 passed on.  Open House from 1:00 to 4:00. Tour this Queen Anne style mansion with period furnishings. Staffed by HSBC volunteers to conduct tours and answer questions.
 
Suggested donation for non-members is $5.00; Students is $3.00.



Kimball House, Inside and Out
Sunday, May 7
Kimball House, Inside and Out  (HSBC)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
196 Capital Ave., NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017
Take a journey to discover the details of building the Kimball family Home, the changes that havee occurred over the years, the purpose of the Carriage House and how it fit in with the local architecture.  Guest speaker will be Hans Stark, speaking through Bill White.  Open House from 1:00 to 4:00. Tour this Queen Anne style mansion with period furnishings. Staffed by HSBC volunteers to conduct tours and answer questions.
 
Suggested donation for non-members is $5.00; Students is $3.00.


Fort Custer Project
Tuesday, May 23
Fort Custer Project  (CCGS)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
If you are interested in military history, come and hear the latest, behind-the-scenes that have been progressing for the last several years at the Fort Custer Museum and Library.  Presented by Brenda Leyndkye and Janet Gay.