Cultural destinations in Albion Michigan

Cultural destinations of Albion Michigan include something for every season.  During the school year, plan to attend one of the musical or art events at Albion College.   In the winter, bring a sled and try out Albion’s sledding hill in Victory Park.   See this page about Albion’s Cardboard Classic sled race.  In the spring, get on your sneakers and walk through Albion’s trails that cross bridges, meander through several Albion parks, and combine the North Country Trail, the Iron Belle Trail, the  Albion’s culture began even before settlers arrived with indigenous peoples who realized the land near the forks of the river had a special significance.  Below is a portrait of some of Albion’s historic destinations.  In addition to the items listed in the panels, notice as you plan your outing in Albion to see these  largest items:

• Albion’s notable parks and trails
• Albion’s bricked streets of Albion downtown steeped in history
• Albion’s historical tourism destinations including historical markers and a display about the desegregation of Albion Schools called History Hill in Holland Park

In addition, certain key locations offer residents and tourists alike the chance to explore and learn.

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Kids ‘N’ Stuff Needs Your Support During the COVID-19 Recovery

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NAACP President Addresses Racism in the Community

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The black-white divide continues in coronavirus deaths

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The endangered Midwest hug — not yet, please!

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Citizens to Beautify Albion celebrates its 35th anniversary

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December Snapshots Gallery

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E-ntroductions

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MLK Jr. Convocation brings messages of history, hope, and celebration to Albion

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Celebrating Albion’s preserver of its African-American history

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Albion Coca-Cola mural to be Restored in Spring 2020

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A Friend of Falling Waters Historic Park

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It all happens so fast

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Mexico in the Midwest

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Albion Area Philanthropic Women top half million in giving

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Three Towns, A River and its Mill Ponds

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Entire Albion community mourns

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Singing the names of the streets

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It must be love

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Inside one of Maggie LaNoue’s cards

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Mr. Bonner – The Story of a Mentoring Journey

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On Feet and Wheels

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When Albion got a Southern Flavor

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To Hug or Not to Hug

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Coca-Cola Mural Restoration Project

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Restore the Coca-Cola Mural

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Jack Dropper and the Best Intentions in Victory Park

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The Invasion – Swingin’ at the Shell July 28, 2019

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Albion Summer Downtown 2019

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The Art of Resilience – by Calhoun County Students

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French Market Albion Michigan

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Albion’s Greatest Cheerleader

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Aerial Photo Showing Bohm Marque at Dusk

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Albion Prime Images

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Top 5 Downtown visual images of Albion

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Albion Icons – The Wave

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Scenic Albion Photos

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Cultural District near the Albion River Trail

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Gardner House Museum

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Kids ‘N’ Stuff Children’s Museum

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Albion Symbols – The Forks

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Labor Day Albion – Tour of History Hill in Holland Park

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Major 1980’s Projects Supported by the Albion Community Foundation

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The Morning Parade – Festival 2018

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Art and Purple Gang locations near the Albion River Trail

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Albion River of Time Mural (1 year in Albion)

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Swingin’ Musical Artists Bios

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Ribbon cutting Albion Malleable Brewing Co. Albion

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Ride the River – 2018 Albion Community Bike Ride Program

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Early Years of the Albion Community Foundation

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Thomas Lloyd – Visionary for Albion Community Foundation

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The Bohm Theatre

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Albion College Cultural Destinations

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A Short Walking Tour from the year 2000

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Albion College Whitehouse Nature Center History Trail

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Riverside Cemetery Walking Tour

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