Fenton Historical Society and The A. J. Phillips Museum

Fenton Historical Society and The A. J. Phillips Museum Museum, Historical Society and Genealogical Library focused on Fenton, Michigan history and preservat The A.J.

Phillips Fenton Museum is located in downtown historic Fenton, in a beautiful Queen Anne style house, built in 1900. The museum has numerous records and artifacts that are used to recreate glimpses into the people and daily life of early Fenton. It is also home to the Fenton Historical Society & Genealogical Library, which was established in 1936, and houses an extensive genealogical collection f

or Fenton and the surrounding areas. Check in often to find out about upcoming events and items of interest!

Kim the Curator at the AJ Phillips Museum gets the Eagle Eye Award!!! Remember the post we did the other day of the hous...
08/28/2026

Kim the Curator at the AJ Phillips Museum gets the Eagle Eye Award!!!

Remember the post we did the other day of the house with the square belvedere on top? Kim found another picture of it, and it turns out that building used to be St. John's first church and rectory.

She has discovered it was built in 1868 and totally destroyed by fire in 1883. Kim, you've got the Eye of an Eagle!!!

We had a great time this past week at the museum at two of our events.First was Sunday, at our End of Season Celebration...
08/27/2026

We had a great time this past week at the museum at two of our events.
First was Sunday, at our End of Season Celebration with the band, The Spring Chicken's. It was great to have them back again. And it was so much fun! And, the rain waited until after their very last song! Thank you to the band & their families. And, to everyone who came out and joined us.

Also, on Tuesday night, we had Karen West and others from the Genesee County Chapter of the DAR; Daughter's of the American Revolution. It was fascinating and very informative. We are so grateful to have had them visit us. if anyone is interested in joining or finding out more about the DAR, you can contact Karen at: [email protected]

There is a very faint notation at the bottom of this postcard that says this is Fenton, and the postmark says 1907. The ...
08/26/2026

There is a very faint notation at the bottom of this postcard that says this is Fenton, and the postmark says 1907.

The note says, "I am going hunting Wed here been invited all things furnished. I will be in St. John or Howell Thursday. FRANK" Enjoy!!!

Tomorrow night, Tuesday August 25 @ 7:00, please join us when we will be hosting Karen West of the DAR.She will be shari...
08/24/2026

Tomorrow night, Tuesday August 25 @ 7:00, please join us when we will be hosting Karen West of the DAR.
She will be sharing her expertise on building a family tree to trace your family back to the Revolutionary War.
Hope to see you there!
This is a free event.

We are very excited for the Spring Chicken's musical group to play at the museum THIS SUNDAY!We want to invite all of ou...
08/21/2026

We are very excited for the Spring Chicken's musical group to play at the museum THIS SUNDAY!
We want to invite all of our friend's and Fenton history enthusiasts.
Please, bring a chair and join us for our end of season celebration concert.
Sunday August 23 @ 4-5:30. Enjoy their regular set list as well as patriotic songs added to honor America's 250.
Hope to see you there!
This is a free event

Does anyone know about the Belle Isle Bus? Do you spot anything else noteworthy? Enjoy!!!
08/20/2026

Does anyone know about the Belle Isle Bus? Do you spot anything else noteworthy? Enjoy!!!

Here is a Fenton postcard from yester-year!!! Do you recognize the house?A note on the back says, "Dear Laura, Grandma s...
08/19/2026

Here is a Fenton postcard from yester-year!!! Do you recognize the house?

A note on the back says, "Dear Laura, Grandma says it has stopped raining and she wished you to know she was not drowned. She is here at home now and looking forward to your coming."

Please join us on Tuesday, August 25 @ 7:00 at the museum.Karen West, of the DAR, will be sharing her expertise on build...
08/12/2026

Please join us on Tuesday, August 25 @ 7:00 at the museum.
Karen West, of the DAR, will be sharing her expertise on building a family tree to help trace your family back to the Revolutionary War.
This is a free event

IT'S THIS SUNDAY!We want to invite all of our friend's and Fenton history enthusiasts.Please, bring a chair and join us ...
08/12/2026

IT'S THIS SUNDAY!
We want to invite all of our friend's and Fenton history enthusiasts.
Please, bring a chair and join us for our end of season celebration concert, with the Spring Chickens.
Sunday August 23 @ 4-5:30. Enjoy their regular set list as well as patriotic songs added to honor America's 250.
Hope to see you there.
This is a free event

Address

310 S Leroy Street
Fenton, MI
48430

Opening Hours

1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+18106292570

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