Upcoming Events
I’ll Be Seeing You - W.K. Kellogg Sites
The impact Will Keith Kellogg (WK) has had on the Battle Creek community has been huge, from his work at the Battle Creek Sanitarium with his brother, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg, to his cereal factory, that has spread his breakfast food products around the world, WK has left a positive legacy in our city.
Join Kurt Thornton as he visits important historical sights around Battle Creek that are related to WK, from his birthplace to the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, that continue to effect education and health needs around the planet.
I’ll BC-ing You: BC Festival of Lights
Join Kurt Thornton as he tells the story of the Battle Creek Festival of lights. In 1991, the Battle Creek International Festival of Lights debuted as a city-wide event to celebrate the holidays, no matter what your beliefs might be. It was a huge holiday party…and everyone was invited. By its third year, over 600,000 people visited the city to see the light displays, and they spent over $1 million at restaurants and hotels. It was a huge success. This is the story of that holiday event…and it’s impact on the community.
I’ll Be Seeing You - Oak Hill Cemetery
Join Kurt Thornton as he tells the story of the story of this important cemetery and its connection to the community it serves.
I’ll Be Seeing You - BCCHS
Join Kurt Thornton as he tells the story of the community's first high school, from its beginning as a three-storied schoolhouse to the modern, cutting edge education center of today. From its property entrance gates (to keep farm animals off the grounds), to the school songs that have become a tradition, this program has it all.
Tribute to 9/11
Join Kathy Barrus-Armstong, local Army Family Readiness Leader, for a Tribute to 911 in the History Education Center at BCRHM.