JACKSON COUNTY MICHIGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Over 3,200 men from Jackson County served our nation during the American Civil War. These local monuments honor those noble hero’s and tell their story for generations to come. For more information about the Jackson County Michigan Historical Society visit: www.myjacksonhistorical.org

Edward Pomeroy, a 24 year-old former Jackson County Prosecutor, enlisted in the local Jackson Grays Militia. Leading his company into the Battle of 2nd Bull Run on August 30, 1862, Pomeroy became one of Jackson County's veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice. Discover this lesser-known story in this video. For more information about the Jackson County Michigan Historical Society visit: www.myjacksonhistorical.org

For an institution that wasn't originally intended to be in Jackson, the Michigan International Speedway certainly has made a significant contribution to the Jackson area. With more than 250,000 people attending events at MIS annually, area officials estimate that racing programs and other related activities regularly inject millions of dollars into the area's economy. From its humble beginnings, to now being the fastest track in NASCAR, we will explore the rich history of Michigan’s premier motorsports’ facility. For more information about the Jackson County Michigan Historical Society visit: www.myjacksonhistorical.org

Join us on an in-depth journey as we explore over 103 years of the Michigan State Police Post in Jackson. This local history showcase video delves into the rich history, daily operations, and the dedicated officers who serve the community with unwavering commitment. From the evolution of law enforcement practices to the personal stories of bravery and service, this video offers a comprehensive look at what makes this police post a cornerstone of public safety in Jackson. Witness firsthand the challenges and triumphs faced by the Michigan State Police. For more information about the Jackson County Michigan Historical Society visit: www.myjacksonhistorical.org

A coal mine at Jackson, Michigan? The longest parade in Jackson of the "night sheet" boys? These and many other highlights of Jackson history are shown and narrated by historian Max Brail in this program (two 43 minute presentations). Born in 1910 and died in 1992, Max gathered historical data about Jackson for many years, and presented a program of 100 of his best photos plus narrated details. Filmed in 1990.

This year, the street name “Michigan Avenue” turns 100 years old. However, this road has been around for many years prior and has seen many changes throughout history. In this video, we examine the stretch of Michigan Avenue located in Downtown Jackson. For more information about the Jackson County Michigan Historical Society visit: www.myjacksonhistorical.org

Dating back to decisions made by the Jackson County Board of Supervisors in 1839, provisions were made for purchase of the land for the care of people without means. That was the primitive "social safety net" of early days - a century before Social Security and other more modern programs. In this video, we look back at the history of Jackson’s Poor Farm & Cemetery. For more information about the Jackson County Michigan Historical Society visit: www.myjacksonhistorical.org

Today’s Jackson YMCA is the descendent of an organization that has served Jackson County since 1868. In this video, we look back at the over one-hundred-year history of Jackson’s YMCA. For more information about the Jackson County Michigan Historical Society visit: www.myjacksonhistorical.org