The Monroe County Museum is located in downtown Monroe, Michigan. As you walk through the Museum, you traverse through time. The exhibits shed light on the area’s unique and vibrant past and significant role in American history. The Museum is housed in a Georgian-style building that was constructed in 1911. The building was first used…
The River Raisin National Battlefield Park exhibits and shares sobering details about a series of battles and their aftermath in southeast Michigan during the War of 1812. The War of 1812 is more significant to our history than most people realize. You will find pertinent information at this free-to-visit National Park. Where to Begin The…
The Port Huron Museum in Port Huron, Michigan, is a cluster of Museum sites that are sure to enthrall. Four sites are included in the Museum, plus a Trolley that runs for special events. The Museums include the Carnegie Center, the Fort Gratiot Lighthouse, the Huron Lightship, and the Thomas Edison Depot Museum. They are…
The Carnegie Center is part of the Port Huron Museum. The Historical Port Huron Public Library became what is now the Carnegie Center. Andrew Carnegie helped fund the library, built in 1904. This building remained the city’s library until 1967. A year later, the old library reopened as a Port Huron Museum. Port Huron Museum…
The Thomas Edison Depot Museum in Port Huron, Michigan, is part of the Port Huron Museum. This group includes the Fort Gratiot Lighthouse, the Carnegie Center, and the Huron Lightship. They are all centrally located near the downtown and Riverwalk areas. Thomas Edison Depot Museum under Blue Water Bridge The Thomas Edison Depot Museum is…
The Michigan History Museum in Lansing, Michigan, is so full of interesting history and exhibits that it takes most of the day to explore them all. There are a total of 5 stories! The building is a unique piece of architecture that encourages some wonder and exploration itself. Museum Details The Museum is in downtown…
The Northeast Oakland Historical Museum in downtown Oxford, Michigan, is an unassuming building chock full of local history for the Northeast corner of Oakland County. The museum is in the old Oxford Savings Bank building. Two floors of objects, photos, and documents are artfully arranged for visitors to peruse. Being a volunteer-run museum, they have…