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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 … [continue reading]
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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… [continue reading]
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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 … [continue reading]
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Vote 2008
Hail to the Chief: Inauguration Lessons. Every four years on January 20, a president takes the Oath of Office. This week, Education World offers ten lesson plans to help your students learn about and commemorate the inauguration. A few … [continue reading]
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Post Office Freebies
The National Postal Museum offers downloadable program guides such as: Postal Pack for Elementary School Students (K-6) Collection of illustrated activity sheets that teach about postal transportation history, and encourage letter writing and an appreciation of stamps and historic letters. … [continue reading]
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George Washington Lesson Plans and Resources Freebies
The George Washington Teacher Resource Guide is designed for incorporation into history and social studies curricula. It will introduce your students to some of the events and issues that shaped George Washington’s life. Lesson plans and activities are available also.… [continue reading]
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Felicity Merriman 1774
Felicity Merriman 1774 About Felicity Learn about the leaders at the time My daughter & her friends had a literature study group for Felicity. They made a craft which they really enjoyed. We brought doll sized straw hats to make … [continue reading]
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Addy Walker 1864
Addy Walker 1864 About Addy from American Girl Learn about the President in 1834, Abraham Lincoln. He became the United States’ 16th President in 1861, issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 that declared forever free those slaves within the … [continue reading]
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Michigan History
Michigan History and Lesson Plans Government Buildings, Historic Buildings, Living History, Memorials & Michigan History Government Buildings – Michigan State Capitol Capitol Avenue Lansing, MI 517- 373-2353 Take a virtual tour. Also see pictures from the … [continue reading]
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Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum
🚨 Updated Info – Not Open Yet – Hoping Late Summer 2025 🚨 Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum recently moved and they still are at the moment. From what I’ve read, they are hoping for a late summer reopening. Marvin’s Marvelous … [continue reading]
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