Series premieres exclusively on discovery+ on Wednesday, May 11 Dive mouth-first into the often-messy history of some of America's most iconic foods with a wild ride that's hilarious, surprising, and informational in the new series, Messy History of American Food. It begins with “The Messy…
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Sojourner Truth’s story comes alive in Battle Creek Sojourner Truth was a dynamic voice for abolition and suffrage. She was able to escape slavery, went to court to save her son and spent time helping African Americans transition into a free life after the Civil War. She was born into slavery…
Read MoreSeptember 23, 2021 BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – Battle Creek Unlimited (BCU) is pleased to announce a $2 million state investment for the special use of revitalizing McCamly Plaza Hotel, which plans to reopen in 2022. The Michigan Legislature this week passed the 2022 state budget, which included a…
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Binder Park Zoo Contact: Leslie Walsh Manager of Marketing & Development Email: lwalsh@binderparkzoo.org 269-441-9012 www.binderparkzoo.org September 20, 2021, Battle Creek, MI: The much-anticipated Zoorassic Park will open to the public this Thursday, September…
Read MoreBinder Park Zoo Contact: Leslie Walsh Manager of Marketing & Development Email: lwalsh@binderparkzoo.org 269-441-9012 July 20, 2021, Battle Creek, MI: Binder Park Zoo was selected as one of 100 impact projects out of more than 2,200 submissions that are the cornerstone of 100 Hometowns…
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Annie Kelley June 17, 2021 Communications Manager Calhoun County Visitors Bureau 269-419-9077 annie@battlecreekvisitors.org BATTLE CREEK, Mich.-- More than 20 travel experts converged on Mackinac Island to share how they’re ready for the return of…
Read MoreKeep a close eye out for hidden treasures this week when you’re out exploring Battle Creek. To celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, the Calhoun County Visitors Bureau has teamed up with more than 30 destinations around Michigan for a statewide scavenger hunt! National Travel and Tourism…
Read MoreBattle Creek and breakfast go together like, well, cereal and milk. For decades, the Cereal City has hosted the Cereal Festival in June. The tradition continued on Saturday, although breakfast tables were replaced by cars. Cheekily called “The World’s Longest Breakfast Drive-Thru,” Saturday’s…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE Battle Creek, MI – The Battle Creek Bombers and Kalamazoo Growlers, in cooperation with the Northwoods League, announced today the return of summer baseball to southwest Michigan July 1st. The two teams will be joined this season by a 2nd Kalamazoo-based team, The Kalamazoo Mac…
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Annie J. Kelley Communications Manager, Calhoun County Visitors Bureau 269-419-9077 annie@battlecreekvisitors.org Top earning events for Calhoun County include volleyball, baseball, gymnastics BATTLE CREEK, Mich. A recent study estimates $8 million was generated by…
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