The Victorian Era was the period of the reign of the English Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1901.  It was a time period when the economies of both England and the United States went from predominantly rural economies to the height of the Industrial Revolution.  A middle class emerged and a middle class emerged.  The many changes in this era in Southwest Michigan were significant from industry, railroads and medicine.

I also explore the impact on Christmas celebrations that came from this era, and influenced the many traditions we still practice today.

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Ticket locations for the 'Tales of Christmas Past' program at the Battle Creek Regional History Museum on December 17th, 2022 are at: Honor Credit Union in Battle Creek (Beckley Road, Helmer Rd & Urbandale), Biggby Coffee on Hill Brady Rd & Dickman Rd, the Art Center of Battle Creek and the Battle Creek Regional History Museum located at 307 W Jackson St Battle Creek MI 49037.