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.

Join Kurt Thornton as he tells the story of the story of this important cemetery and its connection to the community it serves.

Join Kurt Thronton as he tells the ironic story of Fort Custer, which began as a utopian community founded on peace and human rights and once home to Sojourner Truth. In 1917, the land became a military training base that trained hundreds of thousands of soldiers for two world wars and housed prisoners of war. Today, the former fort has been transformed into a mix of industrial, recreational, military, and memorial spaces, creating a unique legacy of peace, war, and cooperation.

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.