June 2026

Greetings UAW Brothers and Sisters,

Happy Semiquincentennial! The word literally translates to “half of five hundred years,’ marking the 250th anniversary of our nation!

Lansing and our surrounding communities are honoring this historic milestone with local patriotic ceremonies, historical exhibits, and community programs. I hope everyone will take the time to enjoy what Lansing has to offer as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary!

May I suggest:

The R. E. Olds Transportation Museum, named after Ransom E. Olds, the founder of Oldsmobile and REO. The museum is located at 240 Museum Dr., Lansing, MI and is considered by many to be one of the top-rated automotive museums. It is home to a massive collection of automobiles, engines, and other automotive memorabilia significant to the transportation history of the region. While there, don’t forget to view the union exhibit: Assembled in Lansing: Building a Workforce. Building a Union.

Check out their website for more information and upcoming events! https://www.reoldsmuseum.org/

If you’re interested in exploring even more of Michigan’s rich history, consider a visit to the Michigan History Museum. It features five floors of immersive displays, including an underground replica copper mine, a 1920s streetscape, and a massive bird’s-eye-view map of Michigan.

For more information, visit their website at: https://www.michigan.gov/mhc/museums/mhm.

How about a fun and relaxing way to spend your summer days? Once again, the Capital Area District Library is hosting its Summer Reading Challenge! Participants can track the number of days they read and complete fun activities to earn points that can be redeemed for prizes. The theme this year is Unearth a Story. Intrigued and want more information? Details about CADL’s Summer Reading Challenge can be found at https://www.cadl.org/events/all-events where you can also explore other free family-friendly events offered this summer.

How about a local parade? Lansing’s Independence Day Parade starts at 11:00 a.m. at the Capitol Loop!

To discover even more of Lansing’s annual events and festivals, visit https://www.lansing.org/events/annual-events-and-festivals/ to find fun and family-friendly events near you!

Please invest the time and make the effort each day to enjoy our wonderful city with your family and friends.

In Solidarity,

Char