Posts published in “History”

BY EMILY MALEK The Romeo Peach Festival is now two months away, and 2026 marks an important milestone in the event’s history. This year is the 75th anniversary of when the Romeo Lions Club took…

BY EMILY MALEK America’s 250th birthday is coming up very soon. There are many ways to celebrate this special occasion, and the Romeo Community Archives took the historical route. The display we have now at…

BY EMILY MALEK The Romeo Peach Festival is less than three months away, and the Romeo Community Archives will be there this year to conduct oral histories about the cherished event. Each participant will be…

BY EMILY MALEK Edward Battani was one of the most beloved members in the Romeo community. He was a teacher at Romeo Community Schools from 1953 to 1986. Battani taught history, gym and driver’s education…

BY EMILY MALEK Put on your favorite hat because on Friday, June 5, the Starkweather Arts Center and the Starkweather Society hosted an opening reception for an exhibition called “Hats Off!” The event is for…

BY EMILY MALEK People of certain generations in the Romeo-Washington area will remember when Whistle Stop, located on the corner of 29 Mile and Van Dyke Roads, was a railroad museum with an 1869-labelled locomotive.…

BY EMILY MALEK With Memorial Day being observed on Monday, the Romeo Community Archives wants to honor those whose lives were taken by war. One of those was Master Sgt. James A. McVicar, who is…

BY EMILY MALEK Some time ago, one of my volunteers came across this photo while scanning and asked me if I knew anything about it. I had nothing, but after doing some research, I discovered…

BY EMILY MALEK The Romeo Peach Festival is four months away, and the Romeo Community Archives will be there this year to conduct oral histories about the cherished event. Each participant will be given a…