Trenton Historical Museum (Farmhouse)
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Location
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Dates/Times
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Cost
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306 St. Joseph
Trenton 48183
734.675.2130
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Saturdays all year
1-4pm
Except closed in January and August
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Free
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This historic Victorian farmhouse was built in 1881. Its
furnishings reflect this era. Children will particularly like the
old toys.
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Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad
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Location
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Dates/Times
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Cost
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G-6140 Bray Rd.
Flint 48505
800.648.7275
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End of May - Labor Day
10am-5:30pm Monday-Friday; 11am-6:30pm Weekends
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Village & Train ride $9.25 Adults;
$6.75
Children 3-12
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Walk with your family through a 19th century village and
explore its 30 restored buildings. You can see a magic show at the
Opera House or talk to many costumed characters. Children can ride
a restored ferris wheel, carousel, or the Huckleberry Railroad or
go for a riverboat cruise for an additional fee.
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Greenfield Village
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Location
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Dates/Times
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Cost
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20900 Oakwood Blvd.
Dearborn 48124
313.271.1620
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Year around
9am-5pm
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$12.50 Adults;
$7.50 Children 5-12
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This restored 19th century village is filled with glimpses of
America's past. Families can visit the Hermitage Plantation Slave
House, shops of Thomas Edison, the Wright brothers and others. You
can take a train or steamboat ride and visit the working Firestone
farm as well as talk to costumed characters. Since there are many
theme weekends, call ahead!
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Huron City Museums
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Location
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Dates/Times
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Cost
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7995 Pioneer Drive
Port Austin 48467
989.428.4123 or 866.284.2843
www.HuronCityMuseums.org
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Monday - Saturday
10am-6pm
Sunday
11am-6pm
Last tour leaves at 5pm.
Open on weekends in June and September, but welcome
school groups anytime.
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Small Fee
depending on tour taken, please call for details.
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This museum consists of an 1850's restored lumbering town
including church, log cabin, inn, country store and museum
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VanHoosen Farm
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Location
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Dates/Times
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Cost
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1005 VanHoosen Rd.
Rochester 48306
248.656.4663
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Wednesdays - Saturdays
1-4pm Tours by appointment
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$3 Adults; $
2 students grades 3-12;
2nd grade and
under free.
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The authentic household implements and furnishings make the
homestead of Sarah VanHoosen Hones come to life. There is a
doctor's office, farm office and historic home. Archaeological
digs are ongoing.
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Mill Race Historical Village
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Location
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Dates/Times
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Cost
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Griswold, N. of Main St.
Northville 48167
248.348.1845
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Sun. 1-4pm
June - October.
School groups can arrange other
dates.
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Donation,
fee for tours
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This is a historic village of restored 19th century homes as
well as a church, inn, blacksmith shop and school.
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Wolcott Mill
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Location
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Dates/Times
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Cost
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Kunstman Rd.
Ray Township 48096
586.749.5997
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Open year-round
9am-5pm Mon-Fri
10am-7pm Sat.-Sun.
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Vehicle fee $3; Wednesdays free
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The 140 year old restored Wolcott Mill offers a picture of
pioneer life. Many children's pioneer workshops are offered
throughout the year.
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