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African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County
P.O. Box 130724, Ann Arbor
(734) 994-6513
Take the Journey to Freedom Tour that visits area historical stops on the Underground Railroad, including the site where one of Michigan's first abolitionist newspapers was... read more
Bixby Marionette Exhibit
141 E. Michigan Ave., Saline
(734) 429-0807
The Bixby Marionette Exhibit was handcrafted by resident Meredith Bixby, whose company of puppeteers performed nationwide between 1930 and 1980. Educational tours and field trips for children and adults... read more
Chelsea Area Historical Society Museum
125 Jackson St., Chelsea
(734) 475-7047
Located in a restored train depot built in 1880, the Chelsea Area Historical Society Museum houses area memorabilia, model train and railroad exhibits, photos, and... read more
Chelsea Milling Company
201 W. North, Chelsea
(734) 475-1361
The Chelsea Milling Company is home to the world famous Jiffy Mix line of baking products. Take a tour that includes a slide show, walk through the packaging plant and product testing area. Reservations... read more
Cobblestone Farm
2781 Packard Rd., Ann Arbor
(734) 994-2928
Restored and interpreted to reflect its mid-19th century appearance, the Cobblestone Farm museum provides a view of past rural life in Washtenaw... read more
Dexter Area Historical Society & Museum
3443 Inverness St., Dexter
(734) 426-2519
Serving as Western Washtenaw County's link with history, Detxer Area Historical Society Museum houses displays, a genealogical library, local history archives and a gift shop. Located in the former, historic St. Andrew's United Church of... read more
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
1000 Beal Ave., Ann Arbor
(734) 205-0555
Located at the University of Michigan, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library collects, preserves and makes accessible a rich variety of archival materials on U.S. domestic issues, foreign relations and political affairs during the Cold War era. The Library offers... read more
John B. Swainson Room and John Schneider Blacksmith Shop
324 E. Main St., Manchester
(734) 428-7722
Blacksmith demonstrations in one of the last operating main street blacksmith shops in Michigan. The John B. Swainson Room features furniture, artifacts and photos from the office of the former Governor of Michigan and Manchester... read more
Kempf House Museum
312 S. Division St., Ann Arbor
(734) 994-4898
In the Kempf House Museum visitors will learn about Ann Arbor’s early history and see how a German-American family lived and worked in the 1890s. Features docent-guided tours through restored rooms including a music studio with an 1877 Steinway grand piano. Tours by... read more
Michigan Firehouse Museum
110 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti
(734) 547-0669
Historic Romanesque revival brick three-story Firehouse with tower with additional 10,000 sq. ft. museum offering antique fire trucks, equipment, clothing, memorabilia and exhibits. The exhibits of the Michigan Firehouse Museum demonstrate early American firefighting... read more
Parker Mill
4650 Geddes Rd., Ann Arbor
(734) 971-6337
Parker Mill is a 28-acre park featuring walking trails, a handicap-accessible wetland boardwalk, interpretive signs, picnic areas and restrooms. The Parker Mill Grist mill is functional and open for tours on weekends in September and October, and group tours are available... read more
Rentschler Farm Museum
1265 E. Michigan Ave., Saline
(734) 769-2219
The Rentschler Farm Museum features displays of farm implements, a period garden and 12-room farmhouse depicting life in the 1930s. Open... read more
Saline Railroad Depot Museum
402 N. Ann Arbor St., P.O. Box 302, Saline
(734) 944-0442
The railroad carried passengers and freight in the Saline area from 1870-1962. The buildings house a station agent’s room, freight room and livery barn. Fully furnished caboose sits on nearby tracks. The Saline Railroad Depot Museum includes a walking/jogging trail along... read more
Sharon Mills Park
5701 Sharon Hollow Rd., Manchester
(734) 222-9098
Sharon Mills Park, a scenic 6-acre site on the Raisin River was most recently used as a winery. The mill was constructed in 1835 and restored by Henry Ford in the 1930s. It is listed on the state and national Register of Historic Places. Sharon Mills County Park offers... read more
The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village
20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, MI
800.835.5237
Visit America's Greatest Historical Attraction, located just 40 minutes east of Ann Arbor! With a rich and diverse offering of exhibits, demonstrations, programs and reenactments, The Henry Ford celebrates yesterday’s traditions as well as today’s innovations. Five... read more
University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library
1150 Beal Ave., Ann Arbor
(734) 764-3482
Bentley Historical Library serves as the official archives of the University of Michigan, and documents the history of the state of Michigan and activities of its people, organizations and voluntary... read more
University of Michigan Exhibit Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
1109 Geddes Ave., Ann Arbor
(734) 647-1381
University of Michigan Museum of Natural History and Planetarium houses the state’s largest collection of dinosaur skeletons and displays highlighting Michigan’s prehistoric past. The Planetarium offers a 360-degree domed screen that surrounds the audience. Stargazing... read more
University of Michigan Historical Markers Walking Tour
In n 1837, as chartered by the constitution of the then-new state of Michigan, the University was located in Ann Arbor. A predecessor, University of Michigania, was founded in Detroit in 1817. Spurred by the vision of its first president in Ann Arbor, Henry Tappan, and... read more
Washtenaw County Heritage Tours
The Washtenaw County Heritage Tourism Map Project offers four distinct themed driving routes to guide visitors and locals through the County's cities, villages, and rural areas. The project serves to celebrate the region's rich heritage and highlights a variety of... read more
Waterloo Area Historical Society
9998 Waterloo-Munith Rd., Chelsea
(517) 596-2254
Waterloo Farm Museum is a early 19th century farm in rural Jackson County depicting life of pioneers and farming... read more
Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum
100 E. Cross St., Ypsilanti
(734) 482-5200
The Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Collection & Miller Motors Hudson show you a lot about the unusual role Ypsilanti and its pioneers played in the history of the American automobile. See vehicles of bygone eras, study signs and records of early area auto dealers and solve... read more