Sponsored by Gazelle Sports, Discover Kalamazoo and the Zhang Legacy Collections Center, these free public historic walks are held during the summer and fall around Kalamazoo.

Lasting approximately 90 minutes, these walks, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles, are planned and led by Lynn Houghton, Regional History Curator at the Zhang Legacy Collections Center and co-author of Kalamazoo Lost and Found. Lynn has put together 107 different tours since 2002.

These walks give those who attend a chance to exercise and learn about the history and architecture of the community and the various organizations and institutions that make it special. The walks are held on Friday mornings at 8:00 a.m. and Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. No registration is necessary. Starting points for the tours vary.

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2023 Dates

  • June 2

    Friday at 8:00 AM

    Business & Industry in Kalamazoo

    Meet at:

    Gazelle Sports, 214 S. Kalamazoo Mall

  • June 8

    Thursday at 6:30 PM

    Libraries in Kalamazoo

    Meet at:

    Gazelle Sports, 214 S. Kalamazoo Mall

  • June 23

    Friday at 8:00 AM

    West Main Hill Historic District

    Meet at:

    Monroe Street and Grand Avenue

  • June 29

    Thursday at 6:30 PM

    Short Road/Long Road

    Meet at:

    Wheaton Avenue and Short Road

  • July 7

    Friday at 8:00 AM

    Vine Historic District (New)

    Meet at:

    Pearl & West Dutton Streets

  • July 13

    Thursday at 6:30 PM

    Stuart Historic District

    Meet at:

    Woodward Avenue & West Main Street

  • July 21

    Friday at 8:00 AM

    Village of Schoolcraft

    Meet at:

    Burch Park, West Clay Street

  • July 27

    Thursday at 6:30 PM

    Oakwood Park

    Meet at:

    Oakwood Elementary, 3140 Laird

  • August 4

    Friday at 8:00 AM

    Downtown Historical Markers (New)

    Meet at:

    Gazelle Sports, 214 S. Kalamazoo Mall

  • August 10

    Thursday at 6:30 PM

    Vine Historic District

    Meet at:

    Pearl & West Dutton Streets

  • August 24

    Thursday at 6:30 PM

    Riverside Cemetery

    Meet at:

    Gull Road and Riverview Drive

  • August 25

    Friday at 8:00 AM

    Oakland Drive/Winchell

    Meet at:

    Winchell Avenue and Aberdeen Drive

  • September 8

    Friday at 8:00 AM

    South Street/Bronson Park

    Meet at:

    Gazelle Sports, 214 S. Kalamazoo Mall

  • September 22

    Friday at 8:00 AM

    Westnedge Hill Neighborhood

    Meet at:

    South Westnedge & Inkster, nw corner

  • October 6

    Friday at 8:00 AM

    Architects in Kalamazoo

    Meet at:

    Gazelle Sports, 214 S. Kalamazoo Mall

  • October 20

    Friday at 8:00 AM

    Mountain Home Cemetery

    Meet at:

    West Main Street