Black History Month Albion 2019
February is an important month for Albion’s traditional celebrations honoring Black History, including community, music, and food. Visit the calendar on the menu above for
Category: History
Garden Party at the Gardner House Museum
Fun for gardeners, artists, and musicians – the next Garden Party at the Gardner will take place on Saturday, June 15, 2018, at the Gardner
Juneteenth Celebration in Albion
Juneteenth is a celebration of the end of slavery in the United States. It is a celebration of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Many black
Mother’s Day History
May 2017- General Guide, along with the Recorder Newspaper – will be honoring the Oldest Mother who raised her children in Albion during Albion Week
Why is February called Black History Month?
Why was February Chosen to be called Black History Month? Two famous abolitionists and social reformers were born during the month of February. The precursor
MLK events in Albion Michigan
Two events related to Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday will be happening in January 2018. The first is a day of service on the actual
Grand Street Park and Mural in Marshall
Grand Street Park and mural are featured in General Guide XXVIII, the History Edition. The mural has historic features embedded within each letter, including a
Albion Train Depot – Mowrer Agency
Mowrer Agency, which is located in the train depot, is the sponsor for this special one-month edition of the General Guide for January 2018. Mowrer agency
Civil Rights Monuments and Sculptures in Michigan and Canada
There was a trail to the north before the Civil War, that was unmarked, except for stories of following the North Star, looking for moss