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This category lists sites which present the history of an era or region through collections in museums composed of historic artifacts located in Michigan.

Subcategories

• Living History and Open Air

Resources in This Category

• Algonac-Clay Historical Society

  http://www.achistory.com/
  Highlights Algonac's boat building heritage featuring Chris-Craft, Gar Wood and the many other local boat builders. Includes artifacts featuring local history, business, industry, schools, churches and the military.

• Frankenmuth Historical Museum

  http://www.frankenmuthmuseum.org/
  Features hands-on displays, video and audio, and artifacts to tell the story of travels of the original fifteen settlers from Germany to the Saginaw Valley in 1845. Includes photos, hours, admission, special exhibits, educational programs and directions.

• Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum

  http://www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov/
  Features the history of Gerald R. Ford's presidency and describes current permanent exhibits and events. Located in Ann Arbor.

• Gitche Gumee Agate and History Museum

  http://www.agatelady.com/
  Features the logging and fishing history of the area, mineralogical displays, community life . Includes details of exhibits, gift shop, hours and directions. Located in Grand Marais.

• Grand Blanc Heritage Museum

  http://www.cityofgrandblanc.com/Departments/HeritageMuseum.aspx
  The history of the community and surrounding area through displays, activities, and events.

• Grand Rapids Public Museum

  http://www.grpm.org/
  Provides information about exhibits, planetarium shows, and the Voigt Historical House.

• Holland Museum

  http://www.hollandmuseum.org/
  Features exhibits and artifacts of local history with information about the historic houses of the area and of Dutch history and culture.

• Houghton County Historical Museum

  http://www.houghtonhistory.org/
  Preserves, presents, and interprets the history and culture of the Copper Country in the Upper Peninsula. Includes details of exhibits, photos, hours and open dates, fees, membership rates, calendar of events, and maps. Located in Lake Linden.

• Linden Mills Historical Society & Museum

  http://www.freewebs.com/lindenmichiganhistoricalsociety/
  Features exhibits and artifacts representing the history of Linden, Michigan.

• Lowell Area Historical Museum

  http://www.lowellmuseum.org/
  Artifacts, programs and exhibits depicts the history of the city and local area.

• Marquette Regional History Museum

  http://www.marquettehistory.org/
  Exhibits, artifacts and a research library tracing the history of tracing the history of the city and surrounding area.

• Montrose Historical and Telephone Pioneer Museum

  http://montrosemuseum.org/
  Operating displays of authentic equipment that includes a large collection of antique wall telephones and early style, candlestick desk phones in Montrose.

• North Berrien Historical Society Museum

  http://www.northberrienhistory.org/
  The history of the resorts of the Paw Paw Lakes, fruit farming businesses, industries, and people of the area.

• The Henry Ford

  http://www.thehenryford.org/
  America's largest indoor/outdoor complex presents exhibits reflecting the change and innovation in American life. Includes calendar of events, hours, admission and directions. Located in Dearborn.

• The Historical Society of Saginaw County and the Castle Museum

  http://www.castlemuseum.org/
  Dedicated to serve the community by telling the continuing story of the people of the Saginaw area through exploration, preservation and presentation of their heritage. Includes collection details, programs and events, membership and volunteer information, and a visitor's guide.

• Ypsilanti Historical Museum and Archives

  http://www.ypsilantihistoricalsociety.org/
  The local history of the city and area.

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