Celebrate Michigan’s birthday on Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Michigan History Museum.
Come celebrate 182 years of Michigan history at the Michigan History Museum’s annual Statehood Day Celebration! Like every good birthday party, the event includes music, games, cake and hands-on activities. Special guests, staff and volunteers will pay tribute to the people who created our state, from first peoples to statesmen to our hard-working citizens.
The family-friendly program runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and admission is free for the day. Parking is also free.
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Statehood Day commemorates the events of Jan. 26, 1837, when, more than a year after Michigan adopted its first constitution and elected its first governor, President Andrew Jackson signed the bill making Michigan the nation’s 26th state. The delay was caused by a disagreement and subsequent “war” with Ohio over the port town Toledo. The resulting compromise gave Toledo to Ohio, and Michigan the western two-thirds of the Upper Peninsula. By the mid-19th century, the discovery of copper and iron in the Upper Peninsula more than made up for the loss of Toledo.
The Michigan History Museum’s special celebration will include:
- Local bluegrass musicians Paige of Time performing throughout the day.
- Our second annual Euchre tournament, where 20 players compete to win a gift basket full of goodies from Michiganology.com.
- Costumed interpreters wearing clothing from the time period – much of which was handmade by volunteers and staff.
- A special display of the 1835 Michigan State Constitution, courtesy of the Archives of Michigan.
- Historic craft and trade demonstrations and hands-on opportunities, including rope making, butter churning, surveying, toy making and more.
- A historic "photo booth" where you can dress up in period clothes and make a refrigerator magnet in the style of a 19th century daguerreotype.
- Birthday cake and the singing of “Happy Birthday” to our state – a “must” experience for anyone who loves Michigan.
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Statehood Day Celebration
Date:
Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019
Time:
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location:
Michigan History Museum
702 W. Kalamazoo Street
Lansing, MI 48915
Admission:
Free for everyone. Parking in our Kalamazoo Lot is also also free.
Plan Your Visit
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The Michigan History Museum is part of the Michigan History Center, which fosters curiosity, enjoyment and inspiration rooted in Michigan’s stories. Our 11 museums and historic sites across the state provide family-friendly places where people of all ages can have fun actively learning about their heritage and the history of Michigan seven days a week through exhibits, special events and diverse programming. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/mhc.
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