Monroe County Historical Museum
John Gibney, Director
126 South Monroe Street
Monroe, Michigan 48161
(734) 240-7780
Fax (734) 240-7788
HOURS: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Open Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat., all year long.
Museum Archives by Appointment Only, Call Chris Kull to arrange appointment 734-240-7787
Museum will be closed on Sundays for January, February, March and April.
Sunday hours starting in May, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Located in the heart of downtown Monroe, this imposing Georgian style public building was built as a post office in 1910, on the site of General and Mrs. Custer's home. It was acquired in 1972 by the La-Z-Boy Chair Foundation as the second home for the Museum. Founded in 1938 by the Monroe County Historical Society, the museum is presently operated by the Monroe County Historical Commission. It houses one of the largest collections of 18th and 19th century artifacts relating to Southeast Michigan. Only a small percentage of the total collection can be exhibited at one time; many exhibits are changed each year. Return trips to our museum are often rewarding.
ADMISSION CHARGE: (June, July, August, September, October, November) Adult:$2, Child 7-17: $1, Under 7: free
Admission the rest of year is free.
ALL FACILITIES CLOSED: Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, Easter Sunday and some county holidays. Please call ahead for current hours.
Guided tours may be arranged by appointment only. Groups may request Education Brochure.
GIFT SHOPPE: Within the museum building, the Monroe County Historical Society operates a gift shop containing books and souvenirs, relating to southeastern Michigan, Monroe County, and General Custer.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL: December 1-31 - (Wednesday through Sunday)
Upcoming Events
Press Release (pdf) - Announcing the Monroe County Historical Museum programs in conjuction with Custer Week 2009.
Custer Week Brochure (pdf)
Lantern Tours Press Release (pdf)
It's that time of year again! October is almost upon us and that means Lantern Tours! We rely upon the generosity of all of our reenactors & volunteers to make this event a success. Whether you have helped us in the past or are new this year, we would appreciate any help you can give us.
Feel free to call the museum for more information, please ask for Shawna Mazur or Dave Ingall if they are available. at 734-240-7780. And if you prefer to mail the registration sheets back, send to: Monroe County Historical Museum, 126 S. Monroe, St., Monroe, MI. 48161, write Lantern Tours on front.
Please send all email responses to: Volunteer_Museum@monroemi.org
Lantern Tours 2009 Flyer (pdf)
Lantern Tours 2009 Script (pdf)
Lantern Tours Participant Schedule 2009 (pdf)
Lantern Tour Registration Sheet 2009 (pdf)
The Battlefield has been officially added to the National Park Service- the Omnibus Land Management Act was signed into law by President Obama on March 30th! The next step is having the battlefield boundaries established, and the property owned by the City, the County, the Historical Society and Port of Monroe signed over to the NPS. Congratulations to all involved- the historians, the politicians, the government agencies, the non-profit and private organizations, and all who took an interest and took part in helping make the battlefield "saved"!
Thank you!
Museum News - a newsletter of the Monroe County Historical Museum
Oct/Nov/Dec 2009 Newsletter (pdf)
July/Aug/Sept 2009 Newsletter (pdf)
April/May/June 2009 Newsletter UPDATE (pdf)
April/May/June 2009 Newsletter (pdf)
Jan/Feb/March 2009 Newsletter (pdf)
Invaded on all Sides - A new book by Ralph Naveaux (Director Emeritus) about the Battle of the River Raisin view Flyer(pdf) for more information.
Monroe County Cemetery Study Available. View the pdf file to find out how to order a copy.
NOTICE
Monroe County Historical Museum is offering volunteer opportunities for people who would like to serve as tour guides, interpreters, or special projects personnel at any of our sites. Call 734-240-7782 for more information. You may fill the Volunteer Application (pdf) out on line and print the application and bring to the museum.
LINKS
Monroe in History - A collection of historical photographs and civil war letters.
Monroe Labor History Museum
1812 Bicentennial Art Contest
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