Eastown History Tours

Explore Eastown’s Past: 3-Part History Walking Tour Series

Grab your cell phone and join professional historian and Eastown resident, Dr. Stephen T. Staggs, for three engaging, 1.5-hour guided tours through time. Discover the historic sites, people, and events that shaped this unique neighborhood and its connection to the larger story of Grand Rapids and the United States.

Tour 1: Indigenous Roots to Early European Settlement
Saturday, June 6 at 10 a.m.

Tour 2: The Streetcar Suburb & Business District Expansion
Thursday, June 25 at 6 p.m.

Tour 3: Counter-Culture, Change, and Community Action
Sunday, September 27 at 1 p.m.

Cost: $25/person

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What to bring: Your smartphone (to download/view historical images during the tour).

Capacity: Limited capacity, early arrival recommended.

Don’t miss this chance to connect with your neighbors and walk through Eastown history!