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World War II Stories of Jackson
Michigan Military Heritage Museum 153 N. Union St., Grass Lake, MI, United StatesEvery picture has a story, and Jackson certainly has some stories to tell! Sue Weible tells the background stories of Jackson's World War II military effort and support using pictures from Jackson's Call to Greatness, a history book highlighting Jackon veterans and their heroes back home. Learn the unknown details behind some of the book's iconic […]
DIY: Zoetropes
Calling all aspiring animators and film aficionados! Come explore animation through zoetropes, an early animation device. Registration required. Call the hosting branch to reserve a spot. Intended for ages 8-15. Friday, September 28 - Henrietta @ 5:00 p.m. (517) 769-6537 Monday, October 1 - Concord @ 4:00 p.m. (517) 905-1379 Wednesday, October 3 - Spring […]
Genealogy 101
Grass Lake Branch 130 W. Michigan Ave, Grass Lake, MI, United StatesLearn how to do genealogy research. Explore your family’s past using the Ancestry and HeritageQuest websites. In addition, find out about the library’s local history collection housed in the Minter-VanOrman Room. Registration Required. Call the hosting branch to reserve a spot. Wednesday, Oct. 17 @ 5:30 p.m.
DIY: Zoetropes
Calling all aspiring animators and film aficionados! Come explore animation through zoetropes, an early animation device. Registration required. Call the hosting branch to reserve a spot. Intended for ages 8-15. Friday, September 28 - Henrietta @ 5:00 p.m. (517) 769-6537 Monday, October 1 - Concord @ 4:00 p.m. (517) 905-1379 Wednesday, October 3 - Spring […]
DIY: Zoetropes
Calling all aspiring animators and film aficionados! Come explore animation through zoetropes, an early animation device. Registration required. Call the hosting branch to reserve a spot. Intended for ages 8-15. Friday, September 28 - Henrietta @ 5:00 p.m. (517) 769-6537 Monday, October 1 - Concord @ 4:00 p.m. (517) 905-1379 Wednesday, October 3 - Spring […]
Ghost Hunting in Michigan
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesHaunt your way down to the Carnegie Branch for a special presentation about Ghost Hunting in Michigan! Presenters from the South East Michigan Ghost Hunters Society will share their experiences as ghost hunters. Included points of discussion are stories, photographs, and EVP recordings from past hunts. The Society representatives will answer questions following the presentation's […]
Genealogy 101
Napoleon Branch 6755 Brooklyn rd., Napoleon, MI, United StatesLearn how to do genealogy research. Explore your family’s past using the Ancestry and HeritageQuest websites. In addition, find out about the library’s local history collection housed in the Minter-VanOrman Room. Registration Required. Call the hosting branch to reserve a spot. Thursday, Nov. 1 @ 2 p.m.
Untangling Quilt Codes of the Underground Railroad
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesLocal historian Linda Hass will present this program that correlates with her research in Jackson County. She will talk about the pros and cons of codes used in quilt patterns to aid those on the Underground Railroad. Linda has a quilt she will bring for the presentation. "The patterns and pieces are sewn by a […]
Larry Martin: In Their Own Words
First United Methodist Church 275 W. Michigan Ave., JacksonJoin JDL and the First United Methodist Church of Jackson for another installment of Larry Martin's In Their Own Words! Dick Thelen was 18 years old when he enlisted in the Navy, and he was eventually assigned to serve aboard the Indianapolis. Only July 30, 1945, The Indianapolis was attacked and sank a little after […]
Larry Martin: In Their Own Words
First United Methodist Church 275 W. Michigan Ave., JacksonJoin JDL and the First United Methodist Church of Jackson for another installment of Larry Martin's In Their Own Words! Lee Zimmerman was a bombardier aboard a B-17 in the Mighty 8th Air Force. His B-17 was shot down on his 22nd mission over Germany on November 30, 1944, resulting in Lee becoming a POW […]