(Discover Kalamazoo 8) Discover Kalamazoo County Tour: The Village of Schoolcraft

(Discover Kalamazoo 8) Discover Kalamazoo County Tour: The Village of Schoolcraft
(Discover Kalamazoo 8) Discover Kalamazoo County Tour: The Village of Schoolcraft

 

World War II-era Schoolcraft. Corner of Grand and Eliza. Courtesy Schoolcraft Historical Society and Museum.

This episode of the Discover Kalamazoo County Tour takes us to the Village of Schoolcraft, Michigan. About 13 miles south from downtown Kalamazoo, Schoolcraft features a mix of historical buildings and a vibrant downtown with shops and restaurants.

Nancy Rafferty and Steve Waldron offer a lively and engaging discussion about some of the historical attractions in Schoolcraft. Both are active in sharing stories about Schoolcraft and their families have been rooted in the village for years.

Episode Resources
Village of Schoolcraft website
Discover Kalamazoo website
Downtown Kalamazoo Walking Tour episodes

This Kalamazoo County Tour episode is sponsored by Discover Kalamazoo and produced by Livemic Communications.

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