Frankenmuth Historical Association

Dedicated to preserve, communicate, and celebrate the heritage of Frankenmuth, Michigan. We operate a museum, gift shop, and offer tours of our 1800s log house.

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Come in today between 10am - 2pm to the Frankenmuth Museum and say "Happy Birthday" to the 16th President of the United States...Abraham Lincoln. Abe will be in the log cabin gallery to tell stories, answer questions and pose for pictures.

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Did you know? Frankenmuth's first water main was installed during the 1930s. Prior to that, every house and business relied on water wells. To learn more, visit our Museum today!

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Looking to conduct some research? Make an appointment with our Collections Manager today!

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Our Collection preserves over 35,000 artifacts. Come see what we have on display in our museum today!

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Did you know? By 1875, 30 years after its founding, Frankenmuth boasted over 25 businesses? Visit iconic locations of Frankenmuth's early businesses during our self-guided walking tour AND learn more about our town's history in our Museum!

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Our Pioneer Living program is a perfect end of schoolyear or summer program! Ask us today about our affordable educational programs!

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Did you know? Frankenmuth's Woolen Mill produced over 66,000 pairs of wool socks for soldiers during World War I. Learn more about the experiences of a German-American town during both world wars in our Museum.

613 S. Main St.

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A look back at the creation of our Living Portrait. Visit our museum to hear from Wilhelm Loehe or Dorothea Craemer, influential figures of Frankenmuth's settlement!

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Spring is nearly here, which means field trips are around the corner! Contact us today to book your Pioneer Living Program, guided Museum tour, or a behind-the-scenes All Access Tour today!

989.652.9701 x 4
[email protected]

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With museums, we can travel across the world in a single building, fly into outer space without leaving the ground, or visit moments in history long passed. They offer new experiences we can’t find in other places or by staying at home... So come on out and visit our museum!

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Stop in this morning for a sweet way to end Snowfest!

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Museums are great places to think, learn, wonder, and feel. Especially for youth. Come grow with us!

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Artifact(s) of the Week! 14 drawings by local artist, Harold Eckert (1926 - 2018). These 10 works, completed between 1966-1968, depict businesses of old. Each sketch is based on a photograph within the FHA's collection.

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Looking back at our 2023 Museum renovation! Bier enthusiasts, this gallery is for you!

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Frankenmuth is known today as "Michigan's Little Bavaria," but it wasn't always this way. Who was instrumental in developing the city's identity? And what events led to the city's transformation? Jump in with our historians to find out! https://t.co/ctRSru2Mqk

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Documentaries can be very entertaining mediums that can also educate! But can you trust them? Cutaway with our historians to find out! Listen in, subscribe, and leave a review!
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You know the story of Santa Clause or St. Nicholas, but have you heard the legends of Krampus? Our historians dive into folklore and legends of the sinister side of Christmas, and the disturbing traditions that follow

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Join us tomorrow night, for a riveting lecture by Historian Richard DePlonty, "Saginaw County: Lumber Capital of the World."

Thursday, November 9
6:00pm
Fischer Hall

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Upcoming event on Thursday!

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Our Lecture Series continues on November 9! Mark your calendars again, and be sure to join us at 6:00pm in Fischer Hall!