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.