Grand Rapids history

Ari Siegel Merges History with Entrepreneurship in Grand Rapids

News Summary Ari Siegel, from the historic Siegel Jewelers family, launches 'History by Mail', a subscription service delivering historical documents…

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GRAAMA to Relocate to Larger Facility in Grand Rapids

News Summary The Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives (GRAAMA) plans to move to a new 30,000 square foot…

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Wreath-Laying Ceremony Marks Gerald Ford’s 112th Birthday

News Summary A wreath-laying ceremony was held at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum to commemorate the 112th birthday of…

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Grand Rapids Celebrates 175th Anniversary with Community Party

News Summary Grand Rapids, Michigan, celebrated its 175th anniversary with a community party at Rosa Parks Circle. The event featured…

2 months ago

Grand Rapids Celebrates 175th Anniversary with Festivities

News Summary Grand Rapids, MI commemorated its 175th anniversary with vibrant celebrations at Rosa Parks Circle. The event highlighted community…

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Grand Rapids Honors WWII Veterans with Celebration

News Summary Grand Rapids is set to honor World War II veterans with a week-long celebration marking the 80th anniversary…

2 months ago

Grand Rapids Honors Historic Restoration Projects

News Summary Grand Rapids will hold its annual awards ceremony to recognize eight exemplary restoration projects, emphasizing the community's commitment…

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Celebrating 175 Years of Grand Rapids History

News Summary Grand Rapids, Michigan, is celebrating its 175th anniversary of incorporation with a year-long series of events honoring its…

3 months ago

Sullivan Field Renovation Achieves Major Fundraising Milestone

News Summary Sullivan Field's renovation project has reached a significant milestone with over $50,000 raised through a public brick and…

3 months ago

Grand Rapids Public Library Launches Digital Archive

News Summary The Grand Rapids Public Library has launched a new online digital archive, allowing residents to explore historical neighborhood…

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