Think You Know the Changemakers? Prove It.
What You'll Experience:
Three engaging games transform learning into play. Whether you're a lifelong Lansing resident or a curious visitor, these challenges will surprise you with stories you never knew and connections you never imagined. Compete with friends, test your family's knowledge, or just explore Lansing's history in the most fun way possible.
Time to Explore:
10-30 minutes (but many visitors can't resist "just one more round")
Wall 3: The Trailblazer Zone
The Three Games:
1. Trailblazer Timeline Challenge
- Interactive timeline exploring different decades of Lansing history
- Learn fascinating facts with each click of a button
How to Play: Select a decade and correctly answer a question about a person or event from that time.
Pro tip: Visit Wall 5 before playing this game!
2. Trailblazer Trivia
- Questions across four categories
- Categories: Education, Business, Cultural, Civic and Religious Leaders
Sample Questions:
- Who was the first African American woman to teach for the Lansing School District?
- Which artist is known for his vibrant murals celebrating Black culture and history in Lansing?
3. Did You Know? Discovery Game
- Uncover surprising facts about Lansing and its changemakers
- Share-worthy content perfect for social media
- Facts rotate so there's always something new
Wall Features:
- All three games controlled via dedicated touchscreen
- Results display on large wall monitor
Explore the six walls
The Journey Begins: Welcome Wall
The moment you enter The Changemakers Center, you're greeted by a stunning LED display that pulses with the energy of Lansing's past and present. This isn't just a welcome—it's an invitation to become part of the story.
Wall 1: Legacy in Motion
A full-length LED display brings Lansing to life in a mesmerizing visual journey. Watch as powerful quotes fade into historic photographs of Lansing, then transition to video clips of community celebrations, civil rights marches, business innovations, and artistic triumphs. This isn't a documentary—it's a living, breathing tribute to the people who built our city.
Wall 2: The Changemakers Chronicles
This is the heart of The Changemakers Center. Using intuitive touchscreen technology, dive deep into the lives of 30 individuals who changed Lansing forever. Each changemaker's story comes alive through rich biographical content, personal photographs, videos, and historical context presented in a way you won't find anywhere else.
Wall 3: The Trailblazer Zone
Three engaging games transform learning into play. Whether you're a lifelong Lansing resident or a curious visitor, these challenges will surprise you with stories you never knew and connections you never imagined. Compete with friends, test your family's knowledge, or just explore Lansing's history in the most fun way possible.
Wall 4: Echoes of Excellence
Two museum-quality display cases house rotating artifacts from Lansing's history—some belonging to inductees, others representing the city's evolution. A companion monitor provides context about each item with images. This wall proves that history isn't abstract—it's tangible, precious, and personal.
Wall 5: Lansing Through Time
Travel through nearly 180 years of Lansing history at your own pace. Using an intuitive touchscreen interface, select any era from 1847 to today and watch the city transform before your eyes. Decade-by-decade videos show how neighborhoods evolved, industries rose and fell, culture shifted, and people adapted. This is your city's story—and you're in control.