Farwell Area Historical Museum

Farwell Area Historical Museum Farwell Museum Former Site of Ladies Library Association The Ladies Library Association was Incorporated in 1879.

In February 1882 the Farwell Land Company gave property to "The Ladies Library Association" to establish and build a local library. The community donated labor, material, and books. The present building was completed in January 1883. On January 1, 1888 the Library was dedicated and declared free from debt. Besides a library, the building was used for area church suppers, the Rebekah Lodge. Later,

the Farwell Women's club held meetings in the building. For a few years the Methodist and Congregational Ladies Aids held 10 cent dinners here. During the World War the activities included Red Cross work. In 1931 the Township rented the building for a public Library until the present one was built. During this period the Library suffered a fire and was badly damaged, and the public responded again with labor and donations. Surrey Township rented the building for their Library. In 1931 until they moved into a new building in 1975. After the new Library was built the Ladies Library Association turned the building over to the Historical Society. In 1977, "The Ladies Library Association" became "The Farwell Area Historical Museum Association" There has always been two goals for these organizations: One, to serve the community and a second to maintain the integrity of the building. In 1999 a project was undertaken to expand and renovate the building, and the Farwell Museum was refurbished with the community support. In 2003 the Museum became the home of the Farwell Area Chamber of Commerce. This is a benefit for both the Museum and the Chamber. The Chamber has a home, and the Farwell Museum is open more. This is a great way to use and show off one of the few remaining old structures in Farwell. Either group may be contacted by calling: (989) 588-0580.

So who remembers dancing at Van's in Farwell wayyyy back in the 50's and 60's? This popular bar was owned by John and Es...
03/10/2026

So who remembers dancing at Van's in Farwell wayyyy back in the 50's and 60's? This popular bar was owned by John and Esther Vanbuskirk and the cool photo was submitted by their granddaughter Rhonda Jean.

Farwell Basketball team 1907 complete with names!
03/05/2026

Farwell Basketball team 1907 complete with names!

We at the museum wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
12/24/2025

We at the museum wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

12/02/2025

It's Giving Tuesday! We at the museum take seriously our mission to preserve, promote, and celebrate the Farwell Area's unique past. But we need your help! We are a non-profit organization ((donations are tax deductable), run by volunteers with no spending source. You can send checks to FAHM, 2930 E. Huckleberry Trail, Farwell, MI 48622. Or message us here and we'll meet you at the museum at your convenience and accept $$. Thank you!

11/30/2025

Here's hoping you survived Black Friday! As you're making your plans for Giving Tuesday, please consider a donation to the museum. We are a non-profit organization with no funding sources. We rely on volunteers and donations. (And were extremely fortunate to get a grant last year for needed repairs.)
Checks can be sent to FAHM, 2930 E. Huckleberry Trail, Farwell, MI 48622. If you prefer to give cash, message us here and someone can meet you at the museum at your convenience. Thanks!

These vintage postcards seem to cover two holidays in one?? Anyway, we at the museum wish a Happy Thanksgiving to you an...
11/22/2025

These vintage postcards seem to cover two holidays in one?? Anyway, we at the museum wish a Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families, however you celebrate it!

We at the museum are proud of the exhibits we have honoring Farwell area veterans. Here we honor three from WWI. Arthur...
11/10/2025

We at the museum are proud of the exhibits we have honoring Farwell area veterans. Here we honor three from WWI. Arthur Stinchcombe served in the US Navy, helping transport troops and arms back and forth across the Atlantic. He died of cholera during the last year of the war. Jay Bellinger enlisted during the last year of the war and spent the last weeks of the war in the hospital with influenza. And Allen R Graham, who served during the war and then served the Farwell area as a town leader for many years. We salute them and all veterans of our armed forces!

09/03/2025
Farwell's Labor Day Celebration way back in 1915 featured. . . a woman on a trapeze hanging from a street lamp on Main S...
08/30/2025

Farwell's Labor Day Celebration way back in 1915 featured. . . a woman on a trapeze hanging from a street lamp on Main Street. Really! We have the photos at the museum. Visit us on Labor Day from 9 AM-noon. We can't promise a trapeze artist but the Farwell Parade is always a great example of small town pride and creativity.

08/28/2025

Wow! Where as the summer gone? Our last Saturday is coming up on the 30th. We'll be open as usual from 10-2. BUT we will be open on Labor Day from 9 AM-Noon in conjunction with Farwell's Labor Day Celebration. Stop in and see us before or after the parade! (AND remember the museum can be open anytime by appointment. Just contact us here. )

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Please join us this Saturday, August 16, from 10 AM-2 PM, for a display of artwork by local artists. We have some real ...
08/13/2025

Please join us this Saturday, August 16, from 10 AM-2 PM, for a display of artwork by local artists. We have some real talent in the Farwell Area!

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221 West Main Street P O Box 824
Farwell, MI
48622

Telephone

(989) 588-0580

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