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Battle Creek Regional History Museum

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307 Jackson St W
Battle Creek, MI 49037 United States Get Directions
269-964-0750
https://bcrhm.org/
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Betty Hutton Film Festival – The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek (1943)

Battle Creek Regional History Museum 307 Jackson St W, Battle Creek, MI, United States

Tickets are free! Reserve your seat for a fun date night! https://events.humanitix.com/.../betty-hutton-film-festival Betty Hutton (born Elizabeth June Thornburg on February 26, 1921 in Battle Creek, Michigan) was an American stage, film and television actress, comedian, dancer and singer. She was raised in Detroit during the Great Depression by a single mother who worked as a bootlegger. She began performing at a young age, entertaining patrons at her mother's speakeasy. She rose to fame in the 1940's after performing on Broadway, and later in 1941 signing a contract with Paramount Pictures. During those years she also recorded numerous singles for Capital Records. Her last feature film was in 1957 with Spring Reunion. She passed away in 2007 at the age of 86. She starred in the movie 'The Miracle of Morgan's Creek' Directed by Presten Sturges in 1943, and released in 1944. She co-starred with Eddie Bracken. This film was her first breakthrough role, which led to many other feature films. The film was nominated for a 1945 Academy Award for Best Screenplay. Betty won a Best Acting award at the National Board of Review Awards for this film in 1944. The Miracle of Morgan's Creek is a comedy set against […]

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Betty Hutton Film Festival – The Greatest Show on Earth (1952)

Battle Creek Regional History Museum 307 Jackson St W, Battle Creek, MI, United States

Get Tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/.../betty-hutton-film-festival Betty Hutton (born Elizabeth June Thornburg on February 26, 1921 in Battle Creek, Michigan) was an American stage, film and television actress, comedian, dancer and singer. She was raised in Detroit during the Great Depression by a single mother who worked as a bootlegger. She began performing at a young age, entertaining patrons at her mother's speakeasy. She rose to fame in the 1940's after performing on Broadway, and later in 1941 signing a contract with Paramount Pictures. During those years she also recorded numerous singles for Capital Records. Her last feature film was in 1957 with Spring Reunion. She passed away in 2007 at the age of 86. She starred in the movie 'Let's Dance' with Fred Astaire in 1950, which is the feature film in this event. During World War II Kitty McNeal (Betty Hutton) and her dance partner Donald Elwood (Fred Astaire) are performing for troops in London. Don announces his engagement to Kitty on stage, but Kitty later tells him she's recently married pilot Richard Everett, a member of a wealthy Boston family. Everett is killed soon after the marriage after being shot down. Don and Kitty cross paths in later years […]

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Betty Hutton Film Festival – Let’s Dance (1950)

Battle Creek Regional History Museum 307 Jackson St W, Battle Creek, MI, United States

Free event! Reserve your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/.../betty-hutton-film-festival Betty Hutton (born Elizabeth June Thornburg on February 26, 1921 in Battle Creek, Michigan) was an American stage, film and television actress, comedian, dancer and singer. She was raised in Detroit during the Great Depression by a single mother who worked as a bootlegger. She began performing at a young age, entertaining patrons at her mother's speakeasy. She rose to fame in the 1940's after performing on Broadway, and later in 1941 signing a contract with Paramount Pictures. During those years she also recorded numerous singles for Capital Records. Her last feature film was in 1957 with Spring Reunion. She passed away in 2007 at the age of 86. She starred in the movie 'Let's Dance' with Fred Astaire in 1950, which is the feature film in this event. During World War II Kitty McNeal (Betty Hutton) and her dance partner Donald Elwood (Fred Astaire) are performing for troops in London. Don announces his engagement to Kitty on stage, but Kitty later tells him she's recently married pilot Richard Everett, a member of a wealthy Boston family. Everett is killed soon after the marriage after being shot down. Don and Kitty cross paths […]

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Tombstone Preservation, Restoration & Symbology

Battle Creek Regional History Museum 307 Jackson St W, Battle Creek, MI, United States

This event will feature a special presentation on tombstone preservation, restoration and symbology from experts Bobbie Mathis, Andrew Noland and Andrea Chamberlain. Bobbie Mathis is the President of the Union City Society for Historic Preservation, Andrew Noland is the owner of Silent Cities Restoration in Milan, Michigan and Andrea Chamberlain is a cemetery preservationist at Evergreen Cemetery in Girard, Michigan. All three speakers have spent thousands of hours combined in cemetery headstone and monument preservation and restoration. The program will not only address important historical details about headstones and their preservation, but also symbology through the years, as well as types of materials used through the ages. It will be a fascinating panel discussion, combined with a journey through history. A photo presentation on some of the monuments and markers they have saved through the years will also be included.

$5

A History of Michigan Train Robberies

Battle Creek Regional History Museum 307 Jackson St W, Battle Creek, MI, United States

The Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, Michigan will be holding a special history presentation on Michigan Train Robberies from the era of the steam engine. Come hear tales of russlers and bandits! The Steam Railroading Institute is dedicated to educating the public about steam era railroading in Michigan and the Great Lakes Region. This includes the preservation of the skills and technology for maintaining steam locomotives by operating steam era equipment and providing the experience of steam locomotives in actual operation. Join us at the Battle Creek Regional History Museum in the new History Education Center for this very special presentation. We are located at 307 W. Jackson Street, Battle Creek, Michigan. Tickets are $10 each. Print tickets are available at the museum at 307 W Jackson St, Battle Creek, MI 49037 or online at: https://bcrhm.eventbrite.com This event is sponsored by Clara's on the River, Grand Trunk Credit Union, The Battle Creek Historical Society, the Steam Railroading Institute and the Battle Creek Regional History Museum.

$10

Del Shannon Historic Legacy Event

Battle Creek Regional History Museum 307 Jackson St W, Battle Creek, MI, United States

Join us for this very special program to celebrate the historic legacy of the music legend Del Shannon. The event will include a special presentation by the Del Shannon biographer Brian Young, and an exclusive music presentation by James Popenhagen. Brian Young will be signing his new biography on the life of Del Shannon at this event. The book is to be released in June. There will also be some other surprises at this event! Tickets are $15, and there is limited seating available. The tickets will be sold only at the Battle Creek Regional History Museum and at the Art Center of Battle Creek. This program is part of Del Shannon weekend in Battle Creek, which will begin with a concert on Friday night June 23rd at the Pennfield Performing Arts Center. Tickets for that concert are $25, and can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/529899081417 There will also be a Del Shannon Classic Car Show on Saturday, June 24th from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Leila Arboretum. To register a vehicle for this show, visit this link here: https://donorbox.org/delshannoncarshow Tickets for the Del Shannon Historic Legacy event will be sold also at the Del Shannon Classic Car show and before […]

$15

The Sound of Freedom: A Juneteenth Celebration

Battle Creek Regional History Museum 307 Jackson St W, Battle Creek, MI, United States

As we celebrate Juneteenth, Willard Library presents the “Sound of Freedom,” a celebration of African-American musicians who nurtured their art in Battle Creek and went on to change the world. The event will feature a mix of musical performances and conversations, moderated by Sonya Bernard-Hollins, author of ”Here I Stand.” This is a ticketed event. Tickets will be available to pick up at either library location beginning June 1, while supplies last.

‘C’ is for ‘Cookie’ – The History of Archway Cookies!

Battle Creek Regional History Museum 307 Jackson St W, Battle Creek, MI, United States

Join us at the Battle Creek Regional History Museum for a very special presentation on the history of Archway Cookies presented by Author Sarah Rice and Leah Swanson Worthington. Archway Cookies was originally founded as the Swanson Cookie Company in 1936 in Battle Creek. In 1954 the company changed its name to the Archway Cookie Company. A family owned business, Archway Cookies became a nationally known company. This presentation will cover the history of the company. Sarah Rice will also be signing copies of her new book: The History of Archway Cookies: A Taste of 20th Century Americana. Archway Cookies records the Cookie Company’s evolution and those involved in making, sharing and selling Archway Homestyle Cookies. This enjoyable, presentation Sarah will discuss the changes Archway Cookie of Battle Creek experienced through the decades. The author has flavored her work with a broad sprinkling of tasty morsels that place the company and its people in the context of American events providing insights into shifting food habits, emerging technologies, business practices, company culture and government regulations throughout the 20th Century. We will even had some traditional Archway Cookies, fresh baked for you to sample! Tickets are just $5 and this is a […]

$5