The Castle Museum of Saginaw County History

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The Castle Museum of Saginaw County History The Historical Society of Saginaw County operates the Castle Museum of Saginaw County History Admission is free for Saginaw Co.

Residents
For all others: $3/person or $5/family
$2/65+ years

Thank you to everyone who came out tonight for Beyond the Veil! Keep creepin' on our socials for the next spooky event.....
10/15/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out tonight for Beyond the Veil! Keep creepin' on our socials for the next spooky event...🕷

Tonight is the night! Join the History After Hours crew for a special Halloween event, Beyond the Veil, from 5-7 p.m. (1...
10/15/2026

Tonight is the night! Join the History After Hours crew for a special Halloween event, Beyond the Veil, from 5-7 p.m. (10/15). Guests will have a chance to learn about seances, see spooky artifacts from the collection, try their hand at ghost signatures, and indulge in a dramatic reading of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow- all while gnoshing on some fall-themed snacks. FREE.

Don't forget to join us this Saturday, October 17, for our next event. A special kids' archaeology dig for Archaeology...
10/15/2026

Don't forget to join us this Saturday, October 17, for our next event. A special kids' archaeology dig for Archaeology Month! Ms. Kristi will be available from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. on the lower level to help our guests explore the world of the dig. 🪨

Today, the Castle Museum staff was back at it again, hosting a fresh class for Leadership Saginaw! History Day allows th...
10/14/2026

Today, the Castle Museum staff was back at it again, hosting a fresh class for Leadership Saginaw! History Day allows the Leadership Saginaw cohort to learn a bit about Saginaw's unique past before endeavoring to more deeply understand its various organizations, governmental structures, educational system and more. Before we can plan where we are headed, we have to know where we came from.

Ghost signatures 👻, spooky tales, macabre objects, and a talk on entertaining the occult will all be featured in our Hal...
10/13/2026

Ghost signatures 👻, spooky tales, macabre objects, and a talk on entertaining the occult will all be featured in our Halloween spectacular--Beyond the Veil--this Thursday, October 15th from 5-7 p.m. This FREE, fun Halloween History After Hours will showcase the creepy factor in our collections (and amongst our staff!) 🫢 You won't want to miss it! All are welcome, but parental discretion is advised for the younger crowd.

Today is another amazing program! Join us at noon, 10/13, to hear from Castle archaeologist Jeff Sommer, on rocks...or...
10/13/2026

Today is another amazing program! Join us at noon, 10/13, to hear from Castle archaeologist Jeff Sommer, on rocks...or are they? Find out what matters in the field and how to differentiate objects.

The sun is shining and the week is hoppin' at the Castle! Join us this week for on 10/13 at Noon, History After Hours ...
10/12/2026

The sun is shining and the week is hoppin' at the Castle! Join us this week for on 10/13 at Noon, History After Hours on 10/15 from 5-7 p.m. (for super fun and creepy Halloween history activities), and Hands on History on Saturday, 10/17, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. If you signed up for one of our Brady Hill tours, don't forget those will be taking place this Sunday, 10/18 at your designated time! What a week! 🦫

Before the telephone company was a ubiquitous strip mall store selling cell phones, Saginaw had both an architectural ma...
10/11/2026

Before the telephone company was a ubiquitous strip mall store selling cell phones, Saginaw had both an architectural marvel and a modern technological dream in the Bell Telephone Building downtown. Built in 1931, the building represented a modern world and hope for the future in a Depression Era climate. Come along with us today and learn about Bell Telephone while we munch of some potato chip oatmeal cookies...
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Well this is a new one friends...the Museum is without power--even though the skies are warm and sunny--so we will be cl...
10/10/2026

Well this is a new one friends...the Museum is without power--even though the skies are warm and sunny--so we will be closed for the rest of today, Saturday October 10. We apologize and hope to return to regular hours tomorrow.

The Artifact: A View of the Eddy Building, A Postcard View, circa 1905For generations of Saginaw residents, the Eddy Bui...
10/10/2026

The Artifact: A View of the Eddy Building, A Postcard View, circa 1905

For generations of Saginaw residents, the Eddy Building has defined the northeast corner of North Washington and East Genesee. The building traces its origins back to 1874. The first four floors were constructed after the Crouse Block, the previous building on the corner, had been destroyed by an October 1873 fire. An 1892 article recounts its history:

“In the early days of the city an old two-story wooden building known as the Kirby house stood upon the site of the present structure. It was used for hotel purposes and was burned down in 1862, being succeeded by a fine block erected by Jesse Hoyt and Col. W.L.P Little. This was burned down in 1873 and re-erected by Jesse Hoyt the same year. It was justly considered one of the most substantial four-story buildings in the state, and as its offices were always in demand, when it came into the hands of C.K. Eddy & Son from the Hoyt estate, they decided after due tests with regard to the strength of its walls to add two stories more to the structure. W.T. Cooper, whose connection with Saginaw’s new city hall has made his name known throughout the state, drew up the plans for remodeling the building and looked after the details of its construction.” (The [Saginaw] Evening News, June 28, 1892.)

Its prominent location has provided an ideal location for a variety of businesses; originally, there were five stores on the first floor and space for 50 offices in the upper stories. For generations, it was an important business address. In the early 1980s, it and the nearby Bancroft Hotel were converted into apartments. In 2013-14, both buildings were again renovated and continue as apartments. Today, the first floor space is anchored by Isabella Bank.

We encourage you to take this photograph with you and explore the architecture of the intersection of East Genesee and North Washington and see how much has not changed.

Address

500 Federal Avenue
Saginaw, MI
48607

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 1pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19897522861

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