Reenactments and Living History: Jackson Civil War Muster
Aug 21, 2018
For the past thirty-four years, the Jackson Civil War Muster has grown to become one of the largest and most popular Civil War Musters in our countries Midwest. Everywhere I travel, and have conversations with people in Michigan, I discover
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A Guide to Biking in Jackson County
Aug 21, 2018
I believe it is important for everyone to have something that takes them away from their day-to-day life. For me, this is biking and preferably mountain biking. This hobby started over five years ago when I had my first adult
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Respect, Opportunity, Scholarship and Excellence - Jackson County Rose Pageants
Jul 31, 2018
This will be my second year competing in the Miss Jackson County RoseQueen pageant and I can truly say I am honored to be in such an inspiring program. This organization has helped me create many life skills that I
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New to NASCAR
Jul 31, 2018
My husband and I got to spend a Saturday at the June 2018 NASCAR Race at Michigan International Speedway as guests of Experience Jackson. I’ve never attended a NASCAR event before. (Although I did have a brush with
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Jackson Civil War Muster - A Summer Main Stay
Jul 30, 2018
The Jackson Civil War Muster has been a main stay of Jackson’s summer time events and will be commemorating its 35th anniversary next year in 2019. As one of the largest Civil War Musters in the Midwest; Jackson is
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The Life of a Jackson Highland Games Thrower
Jul 23, 2018
At the Jackson Highland Games, the day starts early in the morning, heavy things are thrown, and participants do not wear pants, but traditional Scottish kilts.
Amateur highland games competitors come from all over Michigan and around the
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Discovering the Best Places to Eat in Jackson
Jul 18, 2018
Nearly every street corner in Jackson is occupied by an eatery ready to tackle your taste buds. From time honored traditions to award-winning meals and sweets that will take you back in time, if there’s something you desire,
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Stand Up Paddle Board
Jun 26, 2018
One of our favorite pastimes is to get out onto the water and paddle on the rivers and lakes of Jackson County on a stand-up-paddle-board (SUP). Have you ever thought about trying SUP, but thought it might be too hard?
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Ogma Brewing Company
Jun 26, 2018
Downtown Jackson is in the midst of remarkable change and growth. New leaders, new lofts and a new Louis Glick. It’s a lot. And it’s no surprise you haven’t heard of our brewery just
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A Tour through American History
Jun 19, 2018
Take a fascinating tour through America’s history in Jackson, Michigan. Start by visiting the very spot the Republican Party was formed, then make your way to a historic train station that held many slaves’ tickets to freedom.
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