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The wine-related
artifacts on this page are on display at the Lawton Heritage Museum in
Lawton. Local residents donated many of these artifacts to the museum so
that the area's long grape-growing, juice-processing and wine-making
heritage could be preserved and shared.
The cobblestone
building that houses the museum was originally the state's first
commercial winery. Today, the building serves as a community center run by
the local Lion's Club. On September 6, 2001, the center will host its
annual wine-tasting event to kick off the Paw Paw Harvest Festival. The
museum is open by appointment only and the building is available to rent
for weddings and other events. For information telephone (616) 624-2371. For
more information on Michigan wine, visit the Michigan
Grape and Wine Industry Council.
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Postcard of Lawton-area grape
pickers
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Postcard of Lawton-area grape
pickers
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Postcard of Lawton-area grape
pickers
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Large wine press |
Small wine press |
Small vineyard plow
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Box of grape-picker tickets
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Grape box lid
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Grape box lid
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