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JOIN AND SUPPORT EVENTS LECTURE SERIES
VILLAGE BUILDINGS
Operated by the Friends of Historic Meridian
Thursday evenings, March 25, April 22, and May 27. Lectures are held at 7:30 pm. at the Meridian Service Center,
2100 Gaylord C. Smith Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823.
Lectures are free and open to the general public.
Spring Special Event - "Meridian Memories"
Saturday, May 15, 2 - 4 pm
Focus will be on the Spanish American War of 1898
Celebrate Armed Forces Day with a step back to a time when
Meridian residents were experiencing all the trials, tribulations,
and difficulties of small communities who saw their loved ones
go off to war. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children and
includes "old-fashioned" refreshments at the end of the tour.
Music in the Park Summer Series Free Event
Wednesdays, June 16, 23, and 30
Wednesdays, July 14, 21, and 28
Enjoy an evening in the Village listening to local musicians
performing a wide range of genres. All concerts begin at 7 pm.
Refreshments available for a small fee. Gift Shop open till 9 pm. .
Summer Programs for Children
Monday - Friday, Aug. 2 - 6, 9 am - 12 noon
Choose from a variety of topics ranging from "Sheep to Shawl";
"Rags to Riches", "Field to Table", as well programs still being
developed on 19th century transportation and machinery. Cost
is $20 per child for each morning sessions, or $75 per child for
the entire week. A snack will be provided each morning.
Fall Lecture Series Free event
Thursday evenings, Sept. 23, Oct. 28, and Nov. 18
Lectures are held at 7:30 pm. at the Meridian Service Center,
2100 Gaylord C. Smith Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823.
Lectures are free and open to the general public. Check back in
September for a list of speakers and topics.
Meridian Fall Heritage Festival Free event
Saturday, Oct. 2nd 11 am - 4 pm
Jointly sponsored with Meridian Township Parks and Rec.
Dept. and Nokomis Learning Center. Free admission and
parking. Fun activities for children. Refreshments available for
a small fee. Gift shop open.
Christmas in the Village Free event
Sunday, Dec. 5, 2 - 5 pm.
Join Santa and the Friends for an old-fashioned Christmas in the
Village. Historic buildings will be open and decorated for the
holidays. Volunteers in period dress will share some of the old
traditions of Christmas a long time ago. Gift shop open.
March 25th: Ann Chapman, "The History of the Haslett Library"
April 22nd: Jane Rose, "The Gardens in the Village"
May 27th: Valerie Marvin, "Michigan Governor's: 'The Men Who Ruled Michigan'"
June 16: Meridian Comm.Band
June 23: Jan Sygit; and
Hot Club of Lansing
June 30: Duelly Noted; and
Biddle City Band
July 14: Tricola; and
Heartland Klezmorim
July 21: Jack Kohler; and
Under Construction
July 28: Winner of the CABS
"Blues Brawl:
