Michigan's oldest and largest Civil War reenactment is this weekend in Jackson

This weekend (August 25-26, 2012) at the Jackson Civil War Muster the 2nd Battle of Manassas (2nd Battle of Bull Run) will be reenacted on Saturday at 2pm and on Sunday, the Battle of Stones River will be reenacted at 2pm. In addition to the battles are a number of battalion drills, medical scenarios, Calvary demonstrations, vendors, and even a small Civil War era town to view. Visit CivilWarMuster.org for event schedules and more information.

Here is a slideshow from last year's event:

Five Fun Things to do in Michigan This Weekend 5/27 - 5/30

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to summer. Here are five fun things you can do this weekend across the great state of Michigan.

1. Stand and applaud for the Veterans in your local Memorial Day Parade. Visit a cemetery and pay your respects to those who died in serving our country.
2. Civil War Reenactment in Coldwater - 5/27 to 5/29. Battle reenactments, Civil War period wedding, dances, and more.
3. Lumberjack Breakfast at the Tahquamenon Logging Museum from 7am to 12pm - May 28th. Pancakes, bacon, eggs, sausage, and fried potatoes cooked on a wood stove. Man, wish I was in the area - that sounds great!
4. Mackinaw Memorial Bridge Race - race across the Mackinac Bridge May 28th. Call (231) 436-5664 for registration and more details.
5. Ride the Keweenaw Weekend - 5/27 to 5/29. Come celebrate the Copper Harbor mountain bike trails with guided tours, bike demos, and downhill shuttle runs. Call (906) 289-4788 for more information.