Our guests love to discover that there are dozens of geocaches located with only a few miles of Albion. It is a wonderful opportunity to spend family time with an event that is fun, educational and adventuresome. Your hosts (Mary … Continue reading
Memories of Festival of the Forks By Tom Garnett Former Executive Director of the Greater Albion Chamber of Commerce (1966-1970) Note: On Saturday, September 21, 2002 the 35th Festival of the Forks was celebrated on a beautiful day under sunny … Continue reading
THE PURPLE GANG – Part II by Albion Historian Frank Passic – used with permission Frank Passic’s – Historical Albion Series Morning Star, December 1996 The Fleishers also rented an auto stall in the “Frog Pond” building still standing in … Continue reading
THE PURPLE GANG by Albion Historian Frank Passic – used with permission Frank Passic’s – Historical Albion Series Morning Star, December 1996 Part I To preface this topic, over the course of studying Albion history, I’ve come across particular persons … Continue reading
Though the color of this room is a warm brown, with maroon and navy accents, it is named for the Brown family who built the house in 1912. The first residents were Ida Brown, (widow of John G. Brown, a … Continue reading
In the 1830′s, Eleanor and Tenney Peabody were among the first pioneers in the Albion area. Mrs. Peabody was given the honor of naming the town, and she decided on the name “Albion” after Albion, New York, the original home … Continue reading
REPUBLICAN PARTY NAMED IN ALBION by Albion Historian Frank Passic – used with permission Frank Passic’s – Historical Albion Series Morning Star, May 9, 2004 pg. 4 Coming up in early July is the 150th anniversary celebration of the founding … Continue reading