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Battle Creek, Michigan - The Cereal City Capital of the World!

Welcome to my page about Battle Creek, Michigan! Battle Creek is the birthplace of ready to eat cereal. Both Kellogg's and Post Cereals were founded in Battle Creek. Battle Creek was also a major stop on the Underground Railroad and was the home of famed anti-slavery activist Sojourner Truth. Battle Creek is listed in the Guiness Book Of World Records for having the World's Largest Breakfast Table! An annual event held as part of the city's Cereal Fest. On this page you will learn all about Battle Creek, what you can do there, why you should visit, and how it has helped to shape the United States. Look around and enjoy. This page will be continuing to grow for some time, so please bookmark it and check back regularly!

How Battle Creek Got It's Name

from wikipedia.org

According to popular and commonly accepted accounts, the name "Battle Creek" had its origin in a skirmish between a government land survey party led by Colonel John Mullett and two Indians. According to various accounts, while Mullett and his group were surveying an area several miles from the present city in the winter of 1823-1824, the work of survey party was interrupted by Native Americans. Two members of the party, who remained at the camp, were attacked by two Indians, reportedly attempting to steal the party's provisions. During the fight, shots were fired from a rifle, and the two white men subdued the Indians, inflicting a serious injury to one of the them. The survey party promptly left the area and did not return until the June 1824, after Governor Cass had settled the issue with the Indians. Due to this incident, the nearby stream was called the Battle Creek River. The river was formerly known by the Native American name of Waupakisco, to which some attribute a folk etymology for the name. By this account, the name Waupakisco or Waupokisco was a reference to an earlier battle fought between Native American tribes before the arrival of white settlers. However, Virgil J. Vogel establishes that this native term had "nothing to do with blood or battle".

Read more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_Creek

Important Battle Creek, Michigan Links

Battle Creek Community Foundation: The Battle Creek Community Foundation - making Battle Creek a better place to live for everyone.
Official City of Battle Creek Website: Battle Creek's official city website. Learn about city government, parks and recreation and more here.
Battle Creek Enquirer: Battle Creek's local newspaper website.
W.K. Kellogg Foundation: The Kellogg Foundation focuses on improving current and future communities' quality of life in the United States, Latin America, Caribbean, and southern Africa.
Battle Creek/Calhoun County Visitor and Convention Bureau: Get the latest information on upcoming events all around the city.
Battle Creek Parks & Recreation: Find out about all the great parks and activity centers Battle Creek has to offer!
Downtown Battle Creek: Live it up! In Downtown Battle Creek. The Battle Creek Downtown Partnership website.

Upcoming Events in Battle Creek, Michigan

All the latest and greatest fun things to do in the Cereal City!

CEREAL CITY CLASSIC NIT: USSSA Baseball June 6-8, 2008 at Bailey Park.
GOLD GLOVE CLASSIC: USSSA Baseball June 6-8, 2008 at Bailey Park.
Battle Creek Cereal Festival: June 12-14, 2008 Downtown Battle Creek
Be a part of the World's Largest Breakfast Table! See the Cereal Festival Parade or help fight hunger by buying an Empty Bowl at Horse Park.
Springfield Craft Show: June 7, 2008 Begg Park
Find the perfect gift at the Springfield Craft Show!
Antique Tractor Pull: June 7, 2008 - Calhoun County Fairgrounds
Have some family fun at the Antique Tractor Pull!

Places to Go, Things to See and Do in Battle Creek!

Kingman Museum: See the awesome planetarium!
Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival: July 2-6, 2008!
Binder Park Zoo: Feed the giraffes at the award winning Wild Africa exhibit!
Turkeyville USA: Visit Turkeyville USA for regular flea markets and antique shows and arts and crafts fairs during the summer. Great food and homemade ice cream. Fun for the whole family!
Silver Leaf Renaissance Faire: The Silver Leaf Renaissance Faire runs every weekend from July 5th - August 3, 2008 at Kimball Pines Park. Every weekend has a different costumed theme. Plus lots of great crafts, food and family fun!
Art Center of Battle Creek: The Art Center of Battle Creek offers rotating art exhibits as well as art classes (pottery, painting and more for kids and adults) and sponsors community events such as the Art Fair at the Creek taking place this June 21st.
Bailey Park: Boasting more than 80 acres, this multi-use park features three full-sized baseball stadiums, including the 6,000 seat C.O. Brown Stadium; two quadra-plex softball diamonds, four sand volleyball courts; an Able To Play playground and 12 shuffleboard courts.
Full Blast: Full Blast is an Internationally Award Winning Family Entertainment Center with over 150,000 square feet of fun for the entire family. Full Blast boasts three basketball courts, indoor and outdoor water park, inflatable obstacle course, screamer slide, cyberspin, trampolinething, food court, video arcade and more. Open year round!
The Linear Park Trail: The Battle Creek Linear Park offers a beautiful and safe trail for walking, jogging, cycling, and skating. It joins many picturesque spots for fishing in the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo rivers, canoeing or a picnic. Over 17 miles of paved pathway winds through wooded areas, open fields, parks, and even some commercial areas.
The Rink: Come to watch a ice hockey game during the season or enjoy the public skate!
Battle Creek Farmer's Market: 9am - 1pm in Festival Market Square.

The Battle Creek Farmer's Market runs every Wednesday and Saturday during the warm weather months.

Photos of Battle Creek, Michigan

Take a look at just how beautiful Battle Creek is!

The balloons as seen waiting by the airport by rawmustard

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Cool Battle Creek stuff on CafePress

Battle Creek Central (front & back) Jr. Hoodie

Battle Creek on You Tube!

Cool City Battle Creek: by jenwha | video info

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Battle Creek Featured In Books and Movies

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Where to stay when visiting Battle Creek, Michigan!

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