Christmas Concert at Saint Mary's Catholic Church



Children's Days at the Museum, 2017

We regret that these sessions had to be canceled for this season. We hope that you will be able to visit the museum with your children and receive a personalized tour this summer.

Children's Days Activities 2017

June 14th - Sanilac County History

June 21st - Day in the home life of a child in the 1880s

June 28th - Lesson in Huckins school

August 23rd- Native American culture

August 30th - Michigan wilderness

Activities run 1:00 until 3:00 PM.
Reservations requested Wednesday prior- phone 810-622-9946.  

New This Year - Pre-School Storytime
11:30 AM. Same days, same topics.
Geared to ages 2-5
Please call ahead to register.

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2018 Home Dinner Series

Announcing the 2018 Home Dinner Series.

This year's theme is "Hidden Treasures"

All dinners start with wine and appetizers at 6:00 PM. Dinner follows promptly at 6:30.  Cost is $50 per person.  Reservations are required.  Phone Pat Anderson at 810-376-8208 or Jolyne Fisher at 810-359-7701 for further information.

Following are the dates, the hosts, and the featured menu:

April 21st, Jerry and Anna Randazzo

May 19th, Jill Laidlaw at Camp Cavell

June 23rd. George and Letitia Clark

August 25th, Chris and Tracy Theodore

September 22nd, Ron and Ann Erickson at Croswell Community Center

October 27th, Ron and Pat Anderson

Your reservation is confirmed upon receipt of your check.  Tickets will be mailed to you with the address and phone number of your host.  Thank You!

Haunted Village and Spook Walk!

Meet the unexpected residents of our creaky old buildings.

See what's in our Halloweeny Woods.

Warm Your Cold Tootsies at The Bonfire.

Goodies at the Food Booooooooth.

Saturday, October 15th

and

Saturday, October 22nd. 

Both nights 7-9 PM

Spookiness Level Geared for Families with Young Children. 

Tickets $3.00 

(Children MUST be accompanied by a Parent)



"They had to go out"

October 18, 2015

3:00pm

Ava Maria Catholic Parish – Community Center

Lexington, Michigan

"They Had To Go Out"

100^th Anniversary

U. S. Life Saving Service in Michigan's Thumb

SPEAKERS

Robert McGreevy, (Great Lakes historian and marine artist whose family history is steeped in the shipbuilding industry)

Bill Bonner and Carolyn Curtis, Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse Curators and Society Officers

Mr. Jeff Schook, new owner of the Port Sanilac Light House

Stan Grabitz from AM660 – WMIC, as Master of Ceremonies

Following last year's outstanding  1913 Storm Presentation we announce this chance to learn even more about our Thumb area Maritime History.

So grab your life vests, On October 18th we honor the 100th Anniversary of the U. S. Life Saving Service / Coast Guard in Michigan's Thumb.   Get ready for another fascinating presentation. We will again have Robert McGreevy as our Keynote Speaker. In his own captivating way, Robert will tell the story of the fearless men who worked tirelessly to rescue people from the ferocity of our Lakes. 

The program will begin with a short presentation on the Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse by Curators, Bill Bonner and Carolyn Curtis.  

After Mr. McGreevy's presentation, we will introduce the new owner of the Port Sanilac Light House Mr. Jeff Schook who will speak about his families maritime heritage and his vision for the future of the Light House. 

There will be displays and some items for sale by the Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse, Mr. McGreevy, Mr. Schook, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the Sanilac County Historical Society

Tickets are $15 and available at the Sanilac Museum or by calling 810-622-9946 or $16 using your credit card at PayPal. 

This is a fundraising event for the Sanilac County Historical Society.

Victoria's Secret Perhaps? Fashions of the Civil War Presentation

Where can you find the answer to Victoria's Secret?  What is a reticule?  What made a bustle, bustle.   What did they wear underneath that.....hair.

The answers to these and many other quaint questions will be addressed in a presentation at the Museum Church on Sunday June 28^th at 3:00 PM.

Glenna Jo Christen will bring her collection of antique clothing to illustrate her stories of their scarlet past. Glenna ties together Victorian history with its apparel like the ribbons on a Civil War bonnet. 

Over a period of some years, her presentations have given insight into Victorian life to many audiences in the Detroit area.  She will showcase some of the fabulous garments discovered in the dusty corners of the Society’s Mansion's third floor. And they are fabulous!

 The Museum is fortunate to possess this collection of antique garments, and we are thrilled to have Glenna give us details about their past. 

Perhaps we might have the honor of a visit from Dr. and Mrs. Loop. Answers to bustles and reticules are certain to be revealed, but a visit from the Loops? Let's just say, it's a Victorian secret.

If this interests you then don't miss the vintage clothing displayed inside the Loop House, this summer only!  Check the story out at our blog.

The Historic Village & Museum is at 228 South Ridge Street (M25), Port Sanilac, MI 810/622-9946       www.sanilaccountymuseum.org

Featured Display for 2015 -

Featured Display for 2015 - 

Victorian Clothing in our Collection

If you haven't been to the Museum yet this year we really suggest that you take a trip back in time through fashion as shown with this display created by our member Rebecca Bristow-Horning.  The display will be complimented by a presentation on June 28, in the Museum Church, see the following:

                                                   

  All Shall be Revealed

Where can you find the answer to Victoria's secret? What is a reticule? What made a bustle, bustle. What did they wear underneath that.....hair.

The answers to these and many other quaint questions will be addressed in a presentation at the 

Sanilac County Historical museum on June 28th at the museum church. Glenna Jo Christen will bring her collection of antique clothing to illustrate her stories of their scarlet past. Glenna ties together Victorian history with its apparel like the ribbons on a civil war bonnet. 

Over a period of some years, her presentations have given insight into Victorian life to many audiences in the Detroit area.She will showcase some of the fabulous garments discovered in the dusty corners of the SCHM mansion's third floor. And they are fabulous!

 Our museum is so fortunate to possess this collection of antique garments, and we are thrilled to have Glenna give us details about their past. 

Perhaps we might have the honor of a visit from Dr. and Mrs. Loop. Answers to bustles and reticules are certain to be revealed, but a visit from the Loops? Let's just say, it's a Victorian secret.

Arts and Crafts Show - Two Days, July 25th & 26th

July 25-26, 2015 (NEW DATES) Saturday & Sunday on the Museum Grounds

Our Annual Arts & Craft Show. Visit and see Arts & Crafts from individual vendors.  Purchase your next original treasure for your home and office.  The Museum General Store, with new and expanded inventory, will be open along with a food tent.

Admission Free

Wine, Dine & Unwind, Sunday, July 26

July 26, 2015 Sunday 5:00 PM- 10:00 PM in the Tent on the Museum Grounds

Wine, Dine & Unwind, our third GREAT wine tasting and dinner.  Featuring, Devin Scillian, Detroit’s Channel 4 News Anchor, Master of Ceremony,- Gourmet food provided by Faulkner Catering of Port Huron. The Jill Jack Band with Devin Scillian will entertain us.  Jill Jack is an American singer-songwriter based right here in Michigan. One of her many CD’s won the 2006 Detroit Music Awards.

There will be a silent and live auction with some very interesting items.  (if you would like to donate something for the auction please call the Museum).

$80 per person ($75 for Society members)

Reservations Required, Advance Tickets only

Call the Museum 810/622-9946 or email sanilacmuseum@gmail.com

The Event in the Tent!

No, Muhamad Ali isn't coming out of retirement, but this event should also pack a strong punch. On Saturday, July 25th, we will be treated to a performance by the Cadillac Phoenix Blues Band.

The special time for this concert is 5:00 PM, and the special location will be outdoors, under the big white tent we have set up for the museum's wine tasting fundraiser on Sunday.

I hope you will attend and when you do, be sure to thank the members of  Cadillac Phoenix, because they donate their performance to us as a fundraiser.  All proceeds will go to help maintain and preserve our museum and historic village.


Please note that the concert will end before the start of The Barn Theatre performance that evening, so if you want to double-dip, here's your chance!

Dr. Patrick McClellen speaks at The Museum

June 21, Sunday 3:00 PM in the Museum Church

Medicine in the 19^th century.  Dr. Patrick McClellen, retired, now an instructor at McLaren Macomb Hospital in Mt. Clemens, will talk about Medical Practice in the 19^th century.  (No he wasn’t around then)

Tickets $10, Students $5, under 12 free

Voyageurs, Settlers & Natives Day

June 20-21, Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM in the Historic Village

Voyageurs, Settlers & Native Days.  .  Meet the Ste. Claire Voyageurs camping out on the grounds and see the Crafts that allowed them to explore the Great Lakes.  Meet the Settlers at the Banner Cabin that would have been the first permanent white residents of Sanilac.   



Check out our Native Collection in the Houndtown Cabin that has been assembled with the help of the METIS Native Americans. All the buildings will be open with Docents.

Free Admission 

Port Sanilac Choral at Museum June 10th

June 10, 2018 Sunday 3:00 PM in the Museum Church

The Ever Fabulous “Port Sanilac Choral” group returns for their annual visit. This group has been around for over 50 years; however most of the members have not been with the group that long (I don’t think?).  This is always a popular concert.

Admission is free for members. Non-members are $10 adults and $5 students. You may join or renew your membership at the door.

Black River Bluegrass Boys Play Sunday, May 17

May 17, 2015, Sunday 3:00 PM in the Museum Church

Black River Blue Grass Boys(Boys?) are back from their three year world tour and will delight you with all they learned (hopefully some new jokes) while they were gone.  We heard a rumor that they entertained William and Kate while in London, ask them about it.

Tickets $10, Students $5, under 12 free

Genealogy Event at Aitkin Library

April 21, 2015, Tuesday 2:00 PM at the Aitkin Library

Our Genealogists, Ella Klein and Jolyne Fisher will explain our Genealogy Collection and hold a workshop for beginners on how to begin your family research and where and how to search.

If you have any genealogy information on your family bring it along, they will help you turn chaos into structure that you can build on.  If not just some family names will get you started. If you are not a beginner and need help with a “brick wall” feel free to come. There will be volunteers who will try to help you get past it.

The Aitkin Library is at 111 N. Howard, Croswell, MI.  There is no cost for this workshop

Questions call Ella Klein 810/679-3816 or email ellaklein029@gmail.com

Spring Cleanup at Sanilac County Historic Village and Museum

April 16, 2015, Thursday  9:00 AM at the Museum

First of our work days.  No work experience needed, we will teach you all you need to know.  Come and work out your frustration from doing your taxes (you did do them didn’t you?).  You will feel better and the Museum will be better, a “Win/Win”.  Free Admission!

Volunteer Training at Sanilac County Historic Village and Museum

April 25 and May 2, 2015 Saturdays: Volunteer Training

This is your chance to find out how much fun and exciting it can be to volunteer at the Museum!

Sanilac County Historical Society has developed a volunteer training program for 2015.  The training programs will start at 9am and go until about 4pm. This year’s training will have some similarities to last years, but will be more comprehensive and flexible.  We are also planning to make it morning and afternoon with participants being able to choose from several classes in the afternoon to suit the interests of each person.  If you have ideas or topics you would like to see covered, please send an email to gilorris@yahoo.com.  

There will be additional training sessions offered for those interested in becoming building or event chairpersons as well as our current chairpersons early in May.  All are invited and encouraged to attend any and all of our training events.  For more information, call our office at 810 622-9946.

We need you, “on Stage or off Stage”,

Volunteers are the people who bring the Historic Village to Life!

Gerald Nyquist to Speak at Museum's Town Hall Series

On Sunday, November 15th, Mr. Gerald Nyquist will make a presentation titled,

 "The Matthews Family: Rebels and Farmers of Sanilac County"

Mr. Nyquist has been an engineer at both Ford Motor Company and General Motors.  He says he didn't retire, he escaped.  He is also the author of 32 scientific publications and 25 history related articles.

Mr. Nyquist presently lives in Macomb County where his is a life member of the New Baltimore Historical Society.  He is also a life member and past president of our Sanilac County Historical Society.

We hope you will join us in The Museum Church on Sunday at 3:00 PM.  Refreshments will be available.

Visit our Museum at Port Sanilac Marina's Open House

The museum will be having an information table at the Port Sanilac Marina on April 18th during the marina's Spring Open House.  Stop by and discover what is planned for the museum this season, information on our tours, and volunteer opportunities.  The open house runs from 10 AM until 5 PM.

For further information you may contact Port Sanilac Marina at 810-622-9651, or the Museum at 810-622-9946.

Jeff Pollock to Present at SC4

On Saturday, March 28th, St. Clair County Community College will be hosting their 13th annual Free College Day.  This year classes will include a presentation on our Museum by administrator, Jeff Pollock.

Although classes are free, pre-registration is required,

Jeff's presentation will be held twice during this event, once at 10:15 AM and again at 12:45 PM.

For more info visit the school's registration page.

Alan Naldrett Rescheduled to Speak on September 20th

Note, In February Mr. Naldrett's event was cancelled due to poor weather. We are re-scheduling him to speak on September 20th.  Please watch for further announcements as the date draws closer.


Sunday, September 20th at 3PM in The Museum Church Alan Naldrett will be telling us about ghost towns of the Thumb.

Mr. Naldrett is a Michigan historian, with a Master’s Degree in Archival Science and a Masters of Library and Information Science from Wayne State University. He is also the author of the Arcadia books, Images of America: Chesterfield Township, Michigan, and the History Press book Press Forgotten Tales of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, and co-author of Images of America: New Baltimoreand Images of America: Fraser.  Lost Towns of Eastern Michigan will be published with the History Press in 2015.

Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children.  Refreshments will be available.

Juan Espinoza harás una presentación sobre los hispanos en el pulgar

El domingo 19 de abril, el ex representante estatal Juan Espinoza harás una presentación sobre los hispanos en el pulgar. El evento tendrá lugar en la Iglesia del Museo a las 3:00 PM. La entrada cuesta $ 10 para adultos y $ 5 para estudiantes. Refrescos estarán disponibles. Juan también tiene un libro disponible en este evento.

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John Espinoza Speaks About "Hispanics in the Thumb" April 19th

On Sunday, April 19th former state representative John Espinoza will deliver a presentation on Hispanics in the Thumb.  The event will be held at The Museum Church at 3:00 PM.  Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students. Refreshments will be available. John will also have a book,  “America’s Son, the Odyssey of John Espinoza." available at this event.

Ourselves At The Museum Church

On Sunday, March 15th, Ourselves will be clebrating St. Patrick's Day with us again at The Museum Church.  Festivities begin at 3:00 PM. Light lunch and refreshments will be provided.  Admission including lunch is $20 for adults and $10 for children.  Come and sing along!

2015 Home Dinner Series

Announcing the 2015 Home Dinner Series.

This year's theme is "They Came to America."

All dinners start with wine and appetizers at 6:00 PM. Dinner follows promptly at 6:30.  Cost is $45 per person for non-members and $40 for members.  Reservations are required.  Phone 810-622-9946

Following are the dates, the hosts, and the nationality of the featured menu:

April 18th, from France, by Nancy Passfield, Port Sanilac. 

May 16th, from Poland, by Kevin and Kathy Leppek, Lexington

June 27th, from Germany, by Rachael and John Hoffmann, Applegate

August 15, from Scandanavia, by Ron and Pat Anderson, Deckerville

September 12th, from Ireland, by Kevin and Kay O'Neill, Port Sanilac

October 17th, from Italy, by Dave and Jeanne Harper, Deckerville

Your reservation is confirmed upon receipt of your check.  Tickets will be mailed to you with the address and phone number of your host.  Thank You!

Wells and Witz play The Museum Mansion January 18th

January 18, 2015, Sunday 3:00 PM Concert in the Museum Mansion

Mike Salowitz & John Broadwell (Wells and Witz) Mike was originally a resident of Forester, Michigan.  He began his musical career at the age of fifteen as a drummer and guitarist for cover bands in downriver Detroit, and credits his shining  performances to his rock’n roll roots.  John Broadwell (Sweet Johnny ‘B’) began performing in the late sixties and seventies as a member of the Opus 10, and Wooden Nickels, as well as singing  with the Alma College and Eastern Michigan University Choirs.  They participate in the Thumbfests and Open Mic sessions in Lexington with new songs written and old songs rearranged.  Melodic simplicity from Folk and Western music  are coupled with innovative guitar and squeeze box accompaniments to make roots music poignant and entertaining.  

Admission $10 adults, $5 Students