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About Walker Tavern, Brooklyn

In the mid 19th century, a stagecoach ride from Detroit to Chicago was a long and arduous five-day trip. Discover Michigan's agricultural and automotive heritage through Sylvester Walker's stagecoach stop at a historic crossroads.

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The Historical Significance of the Crossroads
Two roads played an important part in Michigan's early development. They crossed at Cambridge Junction, where Sylvester and Lucy Walker assisted travelers at their tavern.

Walker Tavern History at a Glance
A time line shows important dates in the existance of this historic site.

The Friends of Walker Tavern
Learn about this group of people who have a deep appreciation for the history and the promise of Walker Tavern Historic Site.

Tavern Talk
Read the latest edition of Tavern Talk, the newsletter for the Friends of Walker Tavern and the Walker Tavern Historic Site community.

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• Walker Tavern Visitor Information
See our 2009 season dates and hours! Find location, admission and other information to help plan your visit to this historic site.

• The Walker Wheels Base Ball Club
No steroids, no gloves, no swearing . . . it's real baseball, played according to 1860s rules and conduct.

• Walker Tavern Area Information
Visiting Walker Tavern? Here are some nearby attractions to consider.

• The Barn Exhibit at Walker Tavern
Visit the barn at Walker Tavern to see exhibits about Sylvester Walker's farm. Find out about roads and travel during the 19th century. Have fun with activities on the kids' pages.

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• View All Events
Includes events at Walker Tavern and other Lower Peninsula sites in the Michigan Historical Museum System.

• Walker Wheels vs. Hartwick Pines Swampers
See a game of vintage baseball. July 12, 2009, at Walker Tavern, Brooklyn. 1 p.m.

• Wednesdays at Walker: Try Feather Combing, A Lost Art
Children and their adult partners have fun discovering Michigan's past together. July 15, 2009, at Walker Tavern, Brooklyn. 1 to 3 p.m.


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