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One of Martin Luther King, Jr's last speeches was given here. A plaque commemorates the altar from which the speech was given.
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Sojourner Truth, renowned for her contributions to women's rights and African American freedoms, hailed from Battle Creek. A substantial statue resembling her can be observed upon entering the town from the expressway, encircled by diverse information placards.
In 2017, Richard Schlater won the art prize in southwest Michigan for an incredible portrait of Abraham Lincoln. Using 24,500 rare and common pennies, he created this impressive artwork which can be found in the Lincoln room.
Kingman Museum is Southwest Michigan's only natural history museum. What started as a small collection of specimens and artifacts donated by Edward Brigham, Sr. in the late 19th century has expanded into the public school museum, one of the first museums in America to be owned and operated by a public school system.
The Kimball House Museum, constructed in 1886, is a Victorian house museum designed in the Queen Anne architectural style. It was built to serve as a family home for three generations of physicians, but it has become Battle Creek's local history museum. Within its walls, visitors can explore a series of rooms that faithfully recreate upper-middle-class Victorian life and provide insights into the captivating Kimball family history. Additionally, the museum offers special exhibit rooms that shed light on the Battle Creek Sanitarium and the remarkable life of Sojourner Truth. For families and children, there are engaging displays such as the Pioneer room, General store, and even a glimpse into the servant's quarters.
The Battle Creek Sanitarium building and its twin towers stand out in the city skyline. Not open to the public due to security guidelines, this historical building holds a captivating past.