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Michigan - Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad
Flint, MI - STEP BACK IN TIME.
What was yesterday really like? How simple was that simpler time? There's a place where history comes to life and you're part of the experience. It's Crossroads Village, our one-of-a-kind collection of restored 19th century buildings, amusement rides and authentic narrow-gauge railroad. Here you'll see what life way back when was all about. From the smithing of the iron to the churning of the butter to the pressing of the cider. And so much more.
Imagine what a ride on the Huckleberry Railroad can do. Each 40-minute journey behind our authentic steam locomotive takes you along the shores of Mott Lake, down a stretch of the historic Pere Marquette roadbed and back into the heart of Crossroads Village. Or discover the surprise waiting for you at the Village dock. It's the beautiful Genesee Belle, a replica of the paddlewheel riverboats that were popular during Mark Twain's time, and you're invited on board for a scenic 45-minute cruise around Mott Lake.
When you're looking to travel back in time and make new memories for tomorrow Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad is fun the whole family can enjoy.
Info: URL: http://geneseeparks.org/crossroads-village/ (Added: 28-Oct-2016)
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Michigan - Durand Railroad Days
Durand, MI - The initial Railroad Days were sponsored by the Durand Railroad History Museum in the GTW Baggage Car in Iron Horse Park. When the festival grew and participation increased, Durand Railroad Days, Inc., a nonprofit corporation was formed in 1984 to coordinate, plan and host the festival. Selection of a Royal Court, including a Miss Railroad Days, a Princess and Prince became part of the new events in addition to the ceremony honoring a Railroad Person of the Year.
Durand is still a railroad town, proud of its heritage and proud of the men and women of the railroad industry that helped build our Nation and who continue to keep it moving forward. Come Celebrate Railroad Days with us!
Info: URL: http://www.durandrailroaddays.com/ (Added: 27-Oct-2016)
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Michigan - Flushing Area Historical Society
Flushing, MI - The Flushing Depot was built in 1888 and provided passenger service until 1971. In 1975 it was converted to the "Depot Restaurant," but in 1980 a fire gutted the building leaving only the outside walls standing. In February 1984 the former owners donated the remains of the building to the Flushing Area Historical Society. Under the leadership of Paul Wightman, fund raisers, private donations and grants from the Community Development Block Grants and Michigan Equity Funds provided money for restoration. The Depot was restored to its former appearance and opened as the Flushing Area Museum and Cultural Center on June 7, 1997.
Flushing Historical Society Endowment Trust. In 2000, the Flushing Area Historical Society established an Irrevocable Endowment Trust to continue improving the museum and educational programs. The Historical Society Board of Directors implemented the Flushing Historical Society Endowment Trust.
Our Mission...
"To collect, acquire, preserve and interpret the history and cultural development of the area in and around Flushing, Michigan. The Historical Society shall maintain the historical integrity of the Flushing Depot and operate the facility as a museum and cultural center, using exhibits, publications and educational programs as the focus of its activities; as a repository for archival materials, a conduit for research of local history and genealogy, and provide educational materials and information about America's past."
Info: URL: http://flushinghistorical.org/index.html (Added: 13-Nov-2016)
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Michigan - Friends of the Huckleberry Railroad
Mid-Michigan Railway Historical Society
Inc. and "Friends of the Huckleberry Railroad"
The Mid-Michigan Railway Historical Society is an active Rail Preservation / Railfan / Model Railroad organization. MMRHS is a Not-For Profit Corporation. It is also a Michigan Charitable Trust, and has 501 (c)3 tax-exempt status.
MMRHS activities include; Fundraising events, "Railfanning" Field Trips to visit Railroad facilities and model railroads, Displaying and operating our modular HO layout, other model railroad work and operating sessions, Railfan slide / video / movie shows, and our Annual business meeting.
The "Friends of the Huckleberry Railroad" operate as a special interest subgroup within the MMRHS. "Friends" have certain additional benefits. In addition to their regular MMRHS dues, "Friends" pay an additional tax-deductible fee which is used to support the HRR. Many "Friends" are also active volunteers at HRR, assisting with equipment restoration and special events like HRR Railfan Days.
Info: URL: http://trainweb.org/mmrhs/ (Added: 28-Oct-2016)
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Michigan - Greenfield Village Railroad Junction
Dearborn, MI - Greenfield Village Railroad Junction. Come inside the great history of railroading, an unforgettable display of America's early industrial muscle. Our operating steam-powered rail line and an 1800s small-town train depot take you inside the great history of railroading and let you investigate the only working late 19th century roundhouse in the Midwest. Discover the mighty role railroads played in the progress of America's cross-continental expansion.
Greenfield Village is a vast outdoor museum spread across more than 80 acres, a place where America's past feels like right now. Located in Dearborn, just outside of Detroit, Michigan; there are 83 authentic historic structures, from the lab where Thomas Edison gave the world light to the workshop where the Wright Brothers gave us wings and the building where Abraham Lincoln practiced law. Visit the home where Noah Webster wrote the first American dictionary and the farmhouse where Henry Ford grew up.
Info: URL: https://www.thehenryford.org/visit/greenfield-village/districts/railroad-junction/ (Added: 16-Dec-2016)
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Michigan - Henry Ford Museum
Dearborn, MI - Henry Ford Museum is a place unlike any other
offering a fascinating chronicle of American
ingenuity, innovation and imagination.
An astounding collection of Americana that
depicts the ever changing worlds of
transportation, manufacturing, home life,
entertainment and technology. All showcased in
exhibits not found anywhere else. Railroad displays include a C&O allegheny locomotive.
Info: URL: https://www.thehenryford.org/ (Added: 31-Aug-2000)
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Michigan - Houghton County Historical Museum
Lake Linden, MI - The Houghton County Historical Museum Complex in Lake Linden was once the site of the largest copper milling operation in North America. Today, it is home to our Museum, and also to the Lake Linden & Torch Lake Railroad, the one room Traprock Valley School House, the WPA era Leo Chaput Log Cabin and the Perl Merrill Research Center (which is our archives and genealogical facility). The HCHS Heritage Center, a former Congregational Church building built in 1887, is just around the corner.
We are located on M-26 in Lake Linden, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The Museum building offers three floors of exhibits of local Copper Country mining, logging and cultural history. Included among the outdoor exhibits is a working Calumet & Hecla Mining Co. train with a 3' gauge Porter steam engine that was used to transport various materials at their mill and smelter sites. The steam train is now used for passenger tours and interpretation of the milling operation.
Info: URL: http://www.houghtonhistory.org/ (Added: 2-Dec-2016)
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Michigan - Iron Mountain Iron Mine Tour
Vulcan, MI - World Famous Underground Iron Mine Guided Tours. Family Owned and Operated Since 1958. This mine operated for 68 years and produced 21,625,000 tons of iron ore for the great steel mills of the Midwest.
Travel 2,600 feet through drifts and tunnels to 400 feet below the earth's surface.
See amazing rock formations and large underground lighted caverns.
State Historical Site.
Rock Hound and Geologist Paradise.
Underground train tours are conducted daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Memorial Weekend to October 15th. This one stretches the definition of a "tourist railway" a bit, but the tour does include a ride on a mine train in the mine.
Info: URL: http://ironmountainironmine.wixsite.com/ironmine (Added: 17-Nov-2016)
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Michigan - Lake Linden and Torch Lake Railroad
Lake Linden, MI - The Lake Linden and Torch Lake Railroad provides rides on its completed 4-tenth mile loop thanks to the many donations and volunteers. The Shenandoah Boy's Ranch of Arcadia, Missouri volunteered over 3 summers to lay ties and rail which were donated by the Lake Superior and Ishpeming of Marquette. The Sarazin Logging Company, using timber donated by Bob and Ruth Nara, completed the trestle near Torch Lake. This provides a beautiful view of Torch lake and the Lake Linden Village Marina. Under the leadership of Brian Keeney, the railroad operates its 0-4-0 Porter No. 3 steam engine each Sunday from Noon to 4 pm. The museum's gas/hydraulic Plymouth engine operates on Saturdays from 10 am. to 4 pm. as well as weekdays when needed.
The Houghton County Historical Museum Complex in Lake Linden was once the site of the largest copper milling operation in North America. Today, it is home to our Museum, and also to the Lake Linden & Torch Lake Railroad, the one room Traprock Valley School House, the WPA era Leo Chaput Log Cabin and the Perl Merrill Research Center (which is our archives and genealogical facility). The HCHS Heritage Center, a former Congregational Church building built in 1887, is just around the corner.
We are located on M-26 in Lake Linden, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The Museum building offers three floors of exhibits of local Copper Country mining, logging and cultural history. Included among the outdoor exhibits is a working Calumet & Hecla Mining Co. train with a 3' gauge Porter steam engine that was used to transport various materials at their mill and smelter sites. The steam train is now used for passenger tours and interpretation of the milling operation.
Info: URL: http://www.houghtonhistory.org/railroad.html (Added: 2-Dec-2016)
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