The Jackson County Michigan Historical Society is proud to announce a significant initiative to expand access to local history resources in celebration of March is Reading Month. Thanks to the generous support of the L.H. Field Family Foundation, every high school, middle school, and college library, along with all 13 branches of the Jackson District Library, will receive a copy of each of the Society’s published works.
This initiative ensures that students, educators, and the community have greater access to valuable historical accounts of Jackson County’s past. The books being distributed include:
The Surprising Automotive Heritage of Jackson, Michigan
A History of Music in Jackson County, Michigan
Camp Waterloo – Jackson County’s POW Camp
Camp Blair: A Civil War Camp 1864-1866
The Poor Farm: Jackson’s Forgotten Institution
Civil War Era Jackson Walking Tour
History of Coal Mining in Jackson County
The History of John George Home
The Early History, Settlement, and Growth of Jackson, Michigan
By making these publications widely available, the Society aims to foster a deeper appreciation for Jackson County’s rich history and inspire future generations to explore the stories that have shaped our community. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the L.H. Field Family Foundation for their continued commitment to preserving and sharing local history. For more information about this initiative or to learn more about the Jackson County Michigan Historical Society, please visit https://www.myjacksonhistorical.org.
