Bath School Museum

05/19/2026

Today marks 99th anniversary of the day that was supposed to destroy our community, May 18, 1927. Instead of destroying our community so long ago, people came together to rebuild the school and the simple lives they lived. Over the past couple weeks several news outlets have reached out to the museum committee to share our story. We are thankful you all feel this story is worth sharing and continue to help us do so. See comments for more stories.

https://www.dailymail.com/crime-desk/article-15792985/deadliest-school-attack-american-history-bath-massacre-michigan.html?fbclid=IwZnRzaAR4qOhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEejo289loLgkq-1Uvja_3j85nl8xzjNPthruvQAWZgKcQ9IWVGcmyxfK7mp78_aem_0VWkKDLq2EAw93lBNUnQcg

Some experts believe that Andrew Kehoe, furious over rising taxes and losing a township clerk election, carried out the massacre as an act of revenge meant to kill as many people as possible.

05/17/2026

Recently members of the museum committee were interviewed about the disaster by Sophia Saliby, the host of All Things Considered for WKAR. WKAR has done several stories about the museum over the past couple years, some of which are linked in the attached interview. The interview will air on Monday morning during the broadcast of Morning Edition and All Things Considered. Thank you WKAR for continuing to help us share our story.

https://www.wkar.org/wkar-america-250/2026-05-15/99-years-after-bath-school-disaster-community-works-to-make-freestanding-museum-a-reality

05/15/2026

We took some photos of our beautiful park and all of the great memorials yesterday to share with a recent interviewer. One of my favorite stories about the disaster is that survivors on that tragic day all had memories of how they could smell lilacs in the air. A few years ago the museum committee cleaned up an existing flower bed with 1 lilac bush and we added several more. Next time you visit the park walk over to the north side of the park and check out the lilac bushes which are starting to bloom.

05/07/2026

Bath Township is funding a public art project to commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the Bath School Disaster and needs members for the art committee. This is a great opportunity to be a part of lasting community project. Please share with anyone who might be interested. Being a township resident is not required.

In March, the Board of Trustees approved the creation of an ad-hoc committee, the Centennial Art Committee, tasked with the planning, selection, and installation of works of art to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Bath School Bombing. The Committee will begin meeting in May. Anyone with an interest in public art, local history, or community engagement is encouraged to apply. Applicants are not required to be Bath Township residents.

Those interested in applying may do so using the Google Form: https://forms.gle/cFFQmW8okyYN6Qof8

Applications can also be obtained from the Township Offices or on the Township website: https://bathtownship.us/government/boards-commissions-committees.php

05/06/2026

Tonight members of the Museum Committee had the honor of presenting our $1000 scholarship to Keegan Hunt. Congratulations and good luck in your future endeavors!!!

04/30/2026

Today, members of the museum committee met with the producers of the podcast https://thehistoryofmurder.com. We spent approximately 2 hours this morning sharing our story. Please support these wonderful ladies and check out some of their content. We will share the podcast when it is available.

04/02/2026

Great news!! Our friends at Ahptic Film & Digital are working to make their documentary The Silence Beneath available to show at the 100 year anniversary of the disaster. 🤞 This is the same documentary that we showed in 2024 with some updated material and a new name. More information to come regarding the 100 year anniversary and all of the great events that will be happening. Check out their website

The Silence Beneath is the definitive documentary exploring the tragic Bath School Massacre of 1927

02/16/2026

The Bath School Museum is honored to offer a scholarship to a member of the BHS class of 2026. Application details are below.

This scholarship is made possible through generous donations to the museum. We thank all who support the museum and our community outreach.

12/11/2025

12/11/2025

A great one was had by all last night at the tree lighting in James Couzens Memorial Park!! Thanks to everyone who attended!!