Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

to our Cavalcade Tour Fundraiser last month in July!
We are so lucky to have a supporter like Kevin to open the doors to his authentic and unique private exhibit in benefit of Sanilac County Historical Society!
If you missed this rare opportunity, Kevin plans to open his doors again next year! Stay tuned later this year for us to announce the special date in 2027 that you may access behind the glass windows of the retired Ben Franklin Department store and witness the Cavalcade of Food Studio in Croswell.

09/02/2026

North Branch — discover the stories of Michigan’s Thumb!

Echoes of Sanilac: Exploring the History of Michigan’s Thumb is now on display at North Branch Library through September 8!

Created by the Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum, this traveling exhibit explores the people, places, industries, disasters, and defining moments that helped shape Michigan’s Thumb — and how that history continues to influence our communities today.

📍 North Branch Library
3714 Huron St., North Branch, MI 48461
📅 September 1–8, 2026

If you’re in North Branch, Lapeer County, or the surrounding Thumb area, stop in during library hours and take a walk through our region’s history.

We’re excited to see Echoes of Sanilac traveling beyond Sanilac County and sharing the story of the Thumb with new communities!

Learn local. Explore regional. Discover the history that connects us.

This exhibit was made possible thanks to grant funding by America250MI

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

Check out the beautiful gardens of the Bellaire that you could dine in with us at the Sanilac Museum 2026 - Garden Gala Home Dinner Fundraiser

Less than 20 tickets left to get in on this beautiful dinner experience right here in Port Sanilac!
The dinner will be catered by Clint Frenette with a vegetarian option available!

Tickets are $75 for SCHS Members and $90 for General Public
Get your tickets on eventbrite:
https://GardenGalaBellaire.eventbrite.com
Want to skip out on the card fees? We always accept checks or cash in our office during business hours Wednesday - Saturday 11-4pm!

08/29/2026

September is almost here!
As we slow down we have some can't miss events left!

Friday, September 11th at 5pm Sanilac Museum 2026 - History Lecture by Andrew Kercher - The Great Thumb Fires of 1871 & 1881

Sunday, September 13th 1-4pm Sanilac Museum 2026 - Garden Gala Home Dinner Fundraiser get your tickets on eventbrite https://GardenGalaBellaire.eventbrite.com

Saturday, September 19th 10am - 8pm Sanilac Museum 2026 - Flannel Festival

Port Sanilac Farmers' Market is still going on every Friday from 1-5pm

08/29/2026

We are starting to accept candy donations for our Sanilac Museum 2026 - Haunted Village

Every donation is greatly appreciated as we have over 1,500 kids and a dozen candy stops with the two nights combined!
You can bring bagged candy in Wednesday - Saturday 11-5pm
OR
Shop our amazon link https://a.co/06Nu1vrq

We are going to begin decorating after Labor Day Weekend every Thursday and Saturday 12-3pm, so gather your friend group, co-workers and partners and head out to museum!
Many hands make light work!

08/29/2026

Today!

Come on out to the museum and play some music or listen to some music!