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| Brighton Center for the Performing Arts Brighton High School Campus 7878 Brighton Rd. Brighton, MI 48116 810.229.1419 |
Annual Events include the Fantastic Four Music Series and the Children's Cultural Series. In addition to arts and entertainment events, the center is outfitted for business seminars, receptions, meetings, expositions, and multimedia events. |
| Community Theatre of Howell McPherson Middle School 1400 W. Grand River Ave. Howell, MI 48843 517.545.1290 |
Three to four musical, comedy and dramatic performances are performed on weekends throughout the year by this local theater company. http://www.cththeatre.org/ |
| Hartland Players Hartland Music Hall 3619 Avon Mailing: P.O. Box 204 Hartland, MI 48353 810.220.3521 |
The Hartland Players presents four plays a year, including mysteries, comedies, musicals and a children's play. Performances are held in the Hartland Music Hall. http://www.hartlandplayers.org |
| Livingston Players The Old Town Hall 202 W. Main St P.O. Box 52 Brighton, MI 48116 |
Presenting three to four plays a year, this theater troupe performs classical, musical and comical plays at The Old Town Hall in Brighton, MI. New website coming soon ! |
| Pinckney Players Jane Tasch Performing Arts Theater Pathfinder School 2100 E. M-36 Pinckney , MI (810) 220-9332 |
Pinckney Players presents large main stage plays,
musicals and Jr. Players productions at the Jane Tasch Performing Arts
Theater.
www.pinckneyplayers.com |
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Brighton Area Historical Society (BAHS) |
BAHS promotes collecting, compiling, archiving and disseminating the history of the area. BAHS also works to preserve and restore early sites, as well as offers historic tours of the city and village cemetery. http://www.livgenmi.com/brightonhistorical.htm |
| Cromaine District Library 3688 N. Hartland Rd. Hartland, MI 48353 810.632.5200 |
Open year-round, Monday- Saturday This building has served as the town's library since 1927. Art exhibits, pre-school story times and other programs are hosted here throughout the year. http://www.cromaine.org/ |
| Florence B. Dearing
Museum 3503 Avon St. Hartland, MI 48353 810.229.7621 |
Open year-round-Please check their website for hours of operation. Open during Heritage Day and Memorial Day. Owned and operated by the Hartland Area Historical Society, this 1891 Victorian-style structure houses a farm kitchen, parlor and general store. Additional artifacts on display including logging and woodworking tools, clothing, books and oxen yokes. http://www.hartlandareahistory.org/ |
| Howell Area
Historical Society Depot Museum 128 Wetmore St. (at the corner of Wetmore and North Walnut St.) Howell, MI 48843 517.548.6876 |
The Howell Area Historical Society owns and operates this
turn-of-the-century railroad depot as a museum. The depot displays
historical memorabilia and artifacts of significance to the area. The
society added a 1888 Caboose to their collection which is in the process
of being refurbished. Private and group tours of the museum and
caboose are available by appointment. Check their website www.howellareahistoricalsociety.org for hours and festivities. |
| Downtown Howell Grand River Ave. Howell 517.546.3920 ( Howell Area Chamber of Commerce) |
Downtown Howell's National Historic District is home to 19th century architecture, restaurants, a seasonal, open-air market and antique and specialty shops with Victorian-style storefronts. |
| Gage House Museum/Green Oak
Historical Society 6440 Kensington Rd. (location) P.O. Box 84 (mailing) Brighton, MI 48116-0084 248.486.9113 (historical society) |
Open Saturdays and Sundays, June - August. This centennial farm serves as the Green Oak Historical Society's museum, library and headquarters. The early farm house contains a resource library, manuscripts, and 10 display rooms featuring area artifacts. |
| Hicks Schoolhouse M-36 and Farley Rd. Pinckney |
Tours available year-round by appointment. Operated by the Pinckney Historical Society, this one-room schoolhouse exemplifies life in early America. |
| The Livingston Centre Fowlerville Fairgrounds 8800 W. Grand River Ave. Fowlerville, MI 48836 517.223.8186 |
Buildings: Open during the annual Fowlerville Fair and the Fowlerville Fallfest. Guided Tours: Available year-round by appointment. The Livingston Centre features historical buildings that were gathered from various locations in the county. Building tours of a one-room schoolhouse, cobbler's shop, farmhouse, train depot, barbershop and turn-of-the-century church are offered by appointment only. |
| Livingston County Courthouse 200 E. Grand River Ave. Howell, MI 48843 517.546.0500 (Clerk's Office) 517.546.3520 (Commissioner's Office) |
Guided Tours: Available year-round by appointment (when court is
not in session). This restored 1889 building is registered on the National Register of Historic Places. |
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| Brighton Farmers' Market Cedar St. lot, at the Millpond Downtown Brighton 810.227.5086 |
Open May-October, Saturday mornings. This market features fresh hone, produce, baked goods, plants, flowers, handmade crafts, pony rides, food and entertainment. |
| Fowlerville Family Fair 8800 W. Grand River Ave. Fowlerville 517.223.8186 |
This landmark attraction hosts exhibitions, horse shows, special weekend events, auto swaps, and musical entertainment annually. Seasonal events include Fowlerville Family Fair and harness racing. www.fowlervillefamilyfair.com |
| Howell Farmers' Market State St., adjacent to the Livingston County Courthouse Downtown Howell 517.546.3920 |
Open May-October, Sunday. Fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, baked goods and handmade crafts are sold at this market. The market also hosts weekly family entertainment. |
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Howell Nature Center |
Open year-round, daily. Serving as a rehabilitation clinic for injured and orphaned wild animals, this nature center features a wildlife exhibit area and outdoor educational programs.http://www.howellnaturecenter.org/ |
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Tanger Outlet Center |
Kensington Valley Factory Shops is Livingston County s
largest shopping center. With over 80 stores offering name brand
merchandise at savings up to 75% off retail, Kensington Valley is a
shoppers dream. Tour Buses are welcome. The Center's hours are:
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Howell, Downtown Area |
A walk through Howell reminds one of "main street" America from a Currier and Ives print. The downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods are rich with architectural gems. Howell is the county seat and the downtown is graced with the Livingston County Courthouse built in 1889 in the Richardsonian Romanesque style. | ||
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Brighton Downtown Area |
Brighton has a beautiful downtown area designed for casual shopping and dining. Located around a developed millpond, Brighton is the perfect place for a family outing. | ||
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Last updated: January 22, 2013 by: L. Coffman
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