Marilla Historical Society - Museum & Pioneer Place

09/05/2026

If you are out and about in Manistee county today, come visit Marilla Museum & Pioneer Place. 9991 Marilla Rd, Copemish, open 1-4 pm ~~ It's worth the drive! Marillahistory.org

09/04/2026

If you've ever driven through Marilla in Northeastern Manistee County, you've seen vast farm fields but few structures. Did you know that you can see a representation of what the thriving village looked like around 100 years ago? View the 20-foot-long diorama and much more at Marilla Museum & Pioneer Place. Open Saturdays 1-4 p.m. at 9991 Marilla Road. Marillahistory.org

08/29/2026

Today is a perfect day to visit Marilla Museum & Pioneer Place located at 9991 Marilla Rd, Copemish. Open every Saturday & Tuesday, 1-4 pm.

07/25/2026

Craving the simple life? Unplug at Marilla Museum & Pioneer Place every Saturday, 1-4 pm. 9991 Marilla Rd, Copemish. Good for the soul!

06/25/2026

Today is Log Cabin Day in Michigan. Celebrate by touring 2 authentic restored cabins at Marilla Museum and Pioneer Place located at 9991 Marilla Rd, Copemish (8 miles west of Mesick). Open Saturday, June 27, 1-4 pm. We look forward to seeing you!

06/11/2026

Reminder: Special Event this Thursday, June 11 at 7 pm -- "More Than a Marm: The Power of One Person to Leave a Lasting Legacy"

We don't always know the impact our lives will have, either during our lifetimes or after. This presentation, by Douglas Glick, Marilla Historical Society President, is about the gift of one woman who has impacted lives and one institution in numerous ways over a lifetime. Her legacy of "a selfish pursuit" became one of the most prized artifacts at the Marilla Historical Society, still in use today, nearly 100 years after it was created.

Thursday, June 11, 7 pm
At Mills Community House & via ZOOM
891 Michigan Ave, Benzonia, MI

More info at https://benziemuseum.org/2026/05/18/june-11-2026-benzonia-academy-lecture-series-more-than-a-marm-the-power-of-one-person-to-leave-a-lasting-legacy/

06/04/2026

Lecture at Mills Community House in Benzonia

Historical society lecture to explore how one person can make a difference
Click the link in the comments 👇️

06/03/2026

In the 1930s, a young teacher with a passion for wildflowers lived in Marilla Michigan. We don't always know the impact our lives will have during our lifetime or after... A historical lecture will be held at Mills Community House (891 Michigan Ave, Benzonia) & via Zoom on Thurs, June 11, 7pm: "More Than a Marm: The Power of One Person to Leave a Lasting Legacy". This presentation by Douglas Glick, Marilla Historical Society President, is about the gift of one woman who's legacy of "a selfish pursuit" became one of the most prized artifacts at the Marilla Historical Society -- still in use today, nearly 100 years after it was created. Full details at https://benziemuseum.org/.../june-11-2026-benzonia.../

05/30/2026

Take a quilt tour this weekend! You will find 3 quilt blocks in Marilla Township in Manistee County. And stop by Marilla Museum and Pioneer Place during open hours, Saturday, 1-4 pm. to tour the museum buildings. Get directions to all 3 quilts here: https://marillahistory.org/marilla-quiltblocks