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Holidays

Pioneer Thanksgiving at the Blandford Nature Center in Grand Rapids

November 18, 2017 - November 18, 2017 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Location

Blandford Nature Center

1715 Hillburn Ave NW

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

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Description

Learn how people in the 1800s might have celebrated Thanksgiving and experience some of the hard work they put in on a daily basis. Registration required.

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Travel

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Guides

Fun Things to Do with Metro Detroit Kids This Weekend

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At Home

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