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June 23, 2023

Regional history curator Lynn Houghton leading a historic walking tour.

Historic Walk: West Main Hill Historic District

Learn about Kalamazoo history and the West Main Historic District during this walking tour with regional history curator Lynn Houghton.

Date: Friday, Jun. 23
Time: 8:00am
Location: Meet at Monroe Street & Grand Avenue

June 29, 2023

Regional history curator Lynn Houghton leading a historic walking tour.

Historic Walk: Short Road/Long Road

Learn about Kalamazoo history and the Short Road/Long Road area during this walking tour with regional history curator Lynn Houghton.

Date: Thursday, Jun. 29
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Meet at Wheaton Avenue & Short Road

July 7, 2023

Regional history curator Lynn Houghton leading a historic walking tour.

Historic Walk: Vine Historic District

Learn about Kalamazoo history and the Vine Historic District during this walking tour with regional history curator Lynn Houghton.

Date: Friday, Jul. 7
Time: 8:00am
Location: Meet at Pearl Street & West Dutton Street

July 13, 2023

Regional history curator Lynn Houghton leading a historic walking tour.

Historic Walk: Stuart Historic District

Learn about Kalamazoo history and the Stuart Historic District during this walking tour with regional history curator Lynn Houghton.

Date: Thursday, Jul. 13
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Meet at Woodward Avenue & West Main Street

July 21, 2023

Regional history curator Lynn Houghton leading a historic walking tour.

Historic Walk: Village of Schoolcraft

Learn about the Village of Schoolcraft during this walking tour with fegional history curator Lynn Houghton.

Date: Friday, Jul. 21
Time: 8:00am
Location: Meet at Burch Park on West Clay Street

July 27, 2023

Historic Walk: Oakwood Park

Learn about Kalamazoo history and Oakwood Park during this walking tour with regional history curator Lynn Houghton.

Date: Thursday, Jul. 27
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Meet at Oakwood Center

August 4, 2023

Regional history curator Lynn Houghton leading a historic walking tour.

Historic Walk: Downtown Historical Markers

Learn about Kalamazoo history and historical markers in the downtown area during this walking tour with regional history curator Lynn Houghton.

Date: Friday, Aug. 4
Time: 8:00am
Location: Meet at Gazelle Sports

August 10, 2023

Regional history curator Lynn Houghton leading a historic walking tour.

Historic Walk: Vine Historic District

Learn about Kalamazoo history and the Vine Historic District during this walking tour with regional history curator Lynn Houghton.

Date: Thursday, Aug. 10
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Meet at Pearl Street & West Dutton Street

August 24, 2023

Historic Walk: Riverside Cemetery

Learn about Kalamazoo history and the Riverside Cemetery during this walking tour with regional history curator Lynn Houghton.

Date: Thursday, Aug. 24
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Meet at Gull Road & Riverview Drive

August 25, 2023

Regional history curator Lynn Houghton leading a historic walking tour.

Historic Walk: Oakland Drive/Winchell

Learn about Kalamazoo history and the Oakland Drive/Winchell area during this walking tour with regional history curator Lynn Houghton.

Date: Friday, Aug. 25
Time: 8:00am
Location: Meet at Winchell Avenue & Aberdeen Drive

September 8, 2023

Regional history curator Lynn Houghton leading a historic walking tour.

Historic Walk: South Street/Bronson Park

Learn about Kalamazoo history and the South Street/Bronson Park area during this walking tour with regional history curator Lynn Houghton.

Date: Friday, Sep. 8
Time: 8:00am
Location: Meet at Gazelle Sports

September 22, 2023

Regional history curator Lynn Houghton leading a historic walking tour.

Historic Walk: Westnedge Hill Neighborhood

Learn about Kalamazoo history and the Westnedge Hill Neighborhood during this walking tour with regional history curator Lynn Houghton.

Date: Friday, Sep. 22
Time: 8:00am
Location: Meet at northwest corner of South Westnedge Avenue & Inkster Avenue

October 6, 2023

Regional history curator Lynn Houghton leading a historic walking tour.

Historic Walk: Architects in Kalamazoo

Learn about Kalamazoo history and area architects during this walking tour with regional history curator Lynn Houghton.

Date: Friday, Oct. 6
Time: 8:00am
Location: Meet at Gazelle Sports

October 20, 2023

Historic Walk: Mountain Home Cemetery

Learn about Kalamazoo history and the Mountain Home Cemetery during this walking tour with regional history curator Lynn Houghton.

Date: Friday, Oct. 20
Time: 8:00am
Location: Mountain Home Cemetery

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