HC Genealogy Network
Activities
Museum Weekend
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PIONEER LOG VILLAGE
205 South Hanselman Street, Bad Axe |
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Bad Axe Historical Society Log Cabin Village 2023 Window Replacement
Project
The
Bad Axe Historical Society has been busy making much-needed improvements
to the buildings and grounds that they maintain and operate. Our windows
at the Log Cabin Village are in very rough condition with some of them
falling out. We have estimates for the Amish to hand make new windows
that will be custom fit for the log cabins including rough sawn wood on
the exterior.
We
are looking for Business and Personal Sponsors to donate the cost of a
window which is $650 each; built, stained and installed. We realize not
everyone can do that but you can help us by joining as member for as
little as $10-$25, becoming a Patron Donor $50+, or donating any amount
of your choosing. Every donation matters and adds up. We are a
non-profit organization with no paid employees nor public funding. We
need community support to carry on our mission of preserving history and
making it accessible to our local community as well as MANY out of
town/state visitors.
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The
PDF with more information and a membership/donor form can be
viewed and printed by
clicking here. THANK YOU VERY MUCH for your consideration!!!
This
historic village is the largest collection of authentically restored
pioneer log buildings in Michigan. The six individual museums include a
pioneer home, general store, one room school, chapel, barn and a
blacksmith shop. They were originally built between 1875 and 1900 and
moved to this site from elsewhere around Huron County, Michigan. Each contain period artifacts and antiques that let the visitor
step back in time and look into this area’s past.
The last
Sunday in June each year is Log Cabin Day in Michigan and is a special
event at the Bad Axe village with added activities.
The
village is open Sunday afternoons from 2-4 pm during the summer months
between Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day. Admission is free, but
donations are greatly appreciated!
The chapel can be rented for
weddings and special events in the village. There is a fee of $75. Contact
Shelby Allen at 602-769-9666.
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GENERAL STORE - The old-fashioned general
store was often the heart of the town. Not only did people buy
necessities at the store, but it became a meeting place for villagers to
share news and visit. The Historical Society received many items
donated by families who at one time had general stores in the area. |
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BECKING SCHOOL - The Becking School was
built in 1895 and the first teacher was Fred Linton who was paid $20.00
per month. Besides teaching, he had to ready the school for use in the
morning and clean up at the end of the day. The school museum is a
composite of what the 100 rural schools in Huron County would have been
like. The furniture fixtures, books, desks, etc. represent many of the
old schools. |
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BARN
MUSEUM - The barn is a symbol of Huron County life. A highly
agricultural, rural county, many of the items in the barn would have
been used during everyday activities. The barn exhibits include many
items of farming equipment and machinery used over the years. Early
milking machines, seed planters, and bean sorters are on display. |
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LINTON
MEMORIAL CHAPEL - The chapel represents the early days of worship in the
county. The Estey Reed Organ, lectern and matching chairs, a stained
glass window, a 1890 family bible, pews and hymnals have been donated by
churches and individuals from Huron County to furnish the chapel.
Several weddings a year still take place at the Linton Memorial Chapel. |
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ULLRICH
FAMILY HOME - It was the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Ullrich and their
11 children. It has been said that the two story 20X30 foot cabin was
built in one day near Sebewaing. At that time neighbors helped each
other with home and barn raisings. Many of the items in the cabin were
the original property of the Ullrich‘s. |
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BLACKSMITH SHOP - The village “smithy” was an important person in the
life of pioneers. Besides shoeing horses, the blacksmith made tools,
nails, guns, chains, kitchen and fireplace utensils, mended wagons and
plows and many other household needs. |
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For more information regarding
the Bad Axe Historical Society:
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