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The Underground Railroad in Jackson Michigan

Mar 14, 2017

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Hidden in plain view are local landmarks that bear witness to a secret past so well concealed, it was only recently discovered. A church, train depot and several bronze plaques are among spots throughout town that were once connected to

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Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Mar 10, 2017

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Looking for new ways to learn about your hometown and have some fun? We are so very fortunate in Jackson County to have an airport, train station and yes even a car museum.  So, pack up the kids and

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Art Talk: Philip C. Curtis

Mar 06, 2017

I first discovered the art of Philip C. Curtis when I met Philip J. Curtis.  With Philip C. Curtis, I discovered a style of art I'd never seen before, and with the other Curtis I discovered the man

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5 Reasons Why Art, Beer & Wine Festival Must be on Your Summer To-Do List

Mar 01, 2017

Art, Beer & Wine Festival is an annual event held on the Ella Sharp Museum grounds in Jackson, Michigan. It’s a signature event for the Jackson area, drawing people from Michigan and beyond. If you’ve never

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Philip Curtis: Coming Home

Feb 17, 2017

His work has been displayed at the Smithsonian Museum of American Art, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the San Francisco Art Museum, and many other venues across the United States.  Now, visitors to Spring Arbor University

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The Beer is Flowing!

Feb 09, 2017

Come to Lone Oak Vineyard Estate Winery and Brewery and have a cold one!     Current Beers on tap: Up Yer Kilt Scottish Ale Real McCoy Irish Red Penny Lane English Ale Tootsie's IPA Quadruple Belgian Grass Lake

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Design the 2017 Michigan International Speedway Pace Car

Feb 07, 2017

AND win great prizes!  February 7, 2017 Michigan International Speedway is calling for artists to design the 2017 pace car for the track. And your design might just lead the field to the green flag for the FireKeepers Casino 400 on June 18 or

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Learn to be a Tourist in your Hometown

Feb 06, 2017

When most of us go on vacation we spend a little time before hand looking into the town we are going to. We want to know what locations we are going to have to stop at, the very best local

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Free Fishing Weekend

Feb 06, 2017

Two days twice a year, families and friends can enjoy one of Michigan's premiere outdoor activities, Michigan Fishing, for FREE!  The 2017 Free Fishing Weekends are scheduled for this winter: February 18 & 19 and this summer: June 10

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Don’t stress planning for the “I do’s”: Experience Jackson’s Bridal Guide

Feb 01, 2017

Getting engaged is pure bliss, planning for the wedding is not. Don’t worry, Experience Jackson is here to help make the planning process easy for you. Whether you’re starting the planning process or need to wrap

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