The focal point of this part of our guide is on attractions and events in Richmond, Michigan.
Although the population of Richmond is under six thousand, the city is an outer suburb of the Detroit Metro Region, yet in the Blue Water Area of the Lower Peninsula's Thumb Region, popular with tourists.
The city has a local library, as well as a community theater group. Founded in 1965, the Richmond Community Theatre's home is the former First Congregational Church, registered as a state and national historical monument. Its productions have included classical and original plays, as well as children's productions in schools throughout Southeastern Michigan, and workshops for K-8th-grade students.
Richmond is a starting point for the Macomb Orchard Trail, a 23-5-mile multi-use, non-motorized trail that follows the track of an abandoned railroad in northern Macomb County, connecting with the Stony Creek Metropark, Bloomer Park, and the Paint Creek Trail.
For its residents, the city maintains three parks, including baseball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts, an outdoor swimming pool, and playground facilities.
The Richmond Area Historical and Genealogical Society maintains three historic buildings and a replica building in Bailey Historic Park. These include a one-room schoolhouse built in 1885, the former Grand Trunk Railroad Depot, and a family log cabin and outhouse, built in 1850. Housing its museum and offices, the replica building is of a blacksmith shop.
Appropriate topics for this category include Richmond art galleries, libraries, museums and historical buildings, theaters and theatre groups, and entertainment venues, as well as sports and recreational programs and facilities, parks, and hiking trails. Local concerts, festivals, fairs, and other events may also be listed here.
Recommended Resources
Macomb Orchard Trail Commission
The Commission oversees the Macomb Orchard Trail, a 24-mile linear park that begins or terminates, depending on direction, in the City of Richmond, Michigan, the other end being in Shelby Township, and links to other established trails. Commission members are identified, and meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes are included, along with a trail guide map, rules, permit information, photographs, contacts, police safety data, and advertising opportunities.
https://macomborchardtrail.macombgov.org/MacombOrchardTrail-Home
Richmond Area Historical and Genealogical Society
RAHGS was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1990 by local citizens interested in preserving a 19th-century one-room schoolhouse situated in the middle of a cornfield in Richmond Township. Shortly afterward, the Society was offered the former Grand Trunk Railroad Depot in Columbus Township, and these buildings were moved to Bailey Park in Richmond, Michigan. In 1996, a log cabin and outhouse were moved to the park, and a replica blacksmith shop was built in 2009.
https://richmondhistoricalsociety.org/
Sponsored by the city and public school system, RCT was founded in 1965. Originally housed in the Civic Auditorium, the theater group acquired the former First Congregational church in 1973, and renovated it for the purpose of live theater, as well as amateur and educational programs related to the performing arts. Now an independent, non-profit corporation, an overview of the organization is provided, board members are listed, and its ticket policies and current season schedules are provided.
http://www.richmondtheatre.com/
Richmond Good Old Days Festival
Held each year since 1964, the annual festival is run by volunteers and supported by non-profit organizations and local businesses. The multi-day event may differ from year to year but is likely to include pageants, a parade, an antique and vintage snowmobile show, an antique tractor display, various automobile events, music, dancing, competitions, activities, and events for adults and children. The schedule for the upcoming festival is posted, along with brochures, forms, and photos.
http://www.richmondgoodolddaysfestival.com/
Richmond Little League Baseball
Affiliated with Little League Baseball and Softball, an international organization, the RLLB was formed to provide opportunities for the youth of Richmond, Michigan to play recreational and competitive baseball and softball. Baseball and softball age charts are posted, along with membership policies, board contacts, and a boundary map. Players may be registered online, and volunteer opportunities are posted on the site. Links to online resources from the international organization are provided.
https://www.richmondmichiganlittleleague.com/
Established in 1968 as a 10-lane bowling alley, originally known as Pine Ridge Lanes, the facilities were enhanced to 26 lanes in 1987 and, over the years, a sports bar and grill were added, along with pool tables, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, an arcade, and other features, including live entertainment. Its history is set forth, along with a profile of the business, seasonal schedules, and information about party packages and special offers, directions, hours of operation, and contacts.
https://www.strikers-entertainment.com/
