Wall 4: Echoes of Excellence

See the Past. Feel the Legacy.

What You'll Experience:

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 deep context about each item with images. This wall proves that history isn't abstract—it's tangible, precious, and surprisingly personal.

Current Exhibition:

Sports, Arts, and Culture (Rotates yearly on Juneteenth)

Time to Explore:

10-20 minutes

Wall 4: Echoes of Excellence

Wall 4: Echoes of Excellence

Featured Artifacts:

  • Replica Six Star Guitar – Early 1900’s
  • Vintage, Framed Earvin “Magic” Johnson Playing Cards
  • First Edition Malcolm X Biography
  • 1971 Westside News
  • And much more!

The Monitor Experience:

  • Detailed descriptions of each artifact
  • Historical context and significance

 

 

Explore the six walls

The Journey Begins: Welcome Wall

Changemakers 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

Changemakers 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

Changemakers 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

Changemakers 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

Changemakers 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

Changemakers 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.

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