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