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.
Cram Family Fund to Revitalize Albion’s Train Depot
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Mural dedication spotlights foundry history
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Albion Coca-Cola Mural Dedicated at Festival of the Forks
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Restoration of Albion’s iconic coke sign begins again in expert hands
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Making connections at Love Local, Love Albion outdoor events – May 2021
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Albion’s Farmer’s Market brings back outdoor music at Stoffer Plaza and fresh food
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Holland Park Transformation
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ALBION BAND SHELL SCULPTURE ARTIST DISCOVERED! – by Frank Passic
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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 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
By KEN WYATT Contributing Writer November 27, 2019 Albion, Concord and Homer share a unique geographic profile: The three sit along stretches of Michigan’s 178-mile-long ...
Entire Albion community mourns
Entire Albion community mourns after tragedy ends life of Albion College student By MICHELLE MUELLER Contributing Writer ©The Recorder November 14, 2019 “Our Albion College ...
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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Albion’s 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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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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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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Historical Marker Tour
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