Fireworks are a symbol of Americaâs independence, but with so many state and local limitations placed on the fiery delights, itâs hard for Californians to feel all that liberated when celebrating Independence Day â reasons for that generally pertain to safety concerns.
Authorities contend that injuries and fires are minimized by allowing the sale and use of only safe and sane fireworks in certain communities and for no more than seven days a year.
Galt gets the green light on red, white and blue from June 28 to July 4.
A week of scorching weather is expected, so fire-wise, our founding fathers didnât do us any favors suggesting citizens light âbonfires and illuminationsâ to celebrate the Declaration of Independence that was signed during one of the hottest and driest months of the year.
Its role in the Underground Railroad could earn Jackson train station national historic recognition
Updated Feb 23, 2021;
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JACKSON, MI Jackson’s historic train station has long been credited for its role in developing the city’s economy.
But on Tuesday, Feb. 23, officials announced an effort to give the station national credit for its contribution to the Underground Railroad that helped Black slaves from the southern U.S. escape to freedom in the 19th century.
Jackson historians want to add the nearly 150-year-old Amtrak station to the National Park Service’s National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. Approval of such a request and a marker to place at the station would highlight its significance in the anti-slavery movement, they said.
Special event held at the Amtrak depot honors Jackson s connection to the anti-slavery movement
Special event held at the Amtrak depot honors Jackson s connection to the anti-slavery movement
Contact: Michael Frezell, MDOT Office of Communications, 517-281-6519 Agency: Transportation
February 23 2021 A dedication ceremony was held at the Amtrak Jackson Depot today to honor the city s historic connection to the anti-slavery movement. Coinciding with Black History Month, the event included remarks from Jackson Mayor Derek Dobies; Maurice Imhoff, president of the Jackson County Michigan Historical Society; Linda Hass, local researcher; and Derrick James, Amtrak Government Affairs senior manager. Jackson s Amtrak station is being honored for its historical tie to the Underground Railroad, Imhoff said. Although, the tracks transporting these freedom seekers were the tracks above the ground.
Jackson Train Station Up For National Historic Recognition
As someone born and raised in Jackson, the train station has always held some major significance. I even, like many of us who grew up in the area, got my senior pictures taken there in high school. However, as iconic as the train station is to Jackson residents, it actually has more historical significance than many of us first realized.
There is already so much history behind the 150-year-old Amtrak station and according to MLive it has long been credited for its role in developing the city’s economy.
Now, though, MLive reports this Black History Month historians in Jackson want to add the iconic train station to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, run by the National Park Service.
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