Preserving & Sharing the History of Midland County
History Exhibits & Events
America 250: Reading the Declaration of Independence
WED, JUL 8 / 5 PM
Free to Attend, Located at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library's Auditorium
Join the Historical Society in the Library Auditorium for an annotated reading of the American Declaration of Independence, presented by historian and adjunct professor Christina De Clerck-Szilagyi.
This section-by-section program will offer additional context around the Declaration, the ideas it presents and the historical moment in which it was written. A Q&A session will follow.
At 6 PM, community members from across Midland County will read the Declaration in its entirety, reflecting the diversity of America and the voices that continue to shape our community today.
This program is co-sponsored by the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library, Midland County Historical Society of Midland Center for the Arts, Daughters of the American Revolution - John Alden Chapter, Midland Area Community Foundation, Sanford Historical Society, Coleman Historical Society, Edenville Museum, Veterans Coalition, and America 250 Celebration.
Midland Center Yard Sale & Costume Shop Sale
SAT & SUN, JUL 11 & 12 / 10 AM - 2 PM
Free to Attend
Located at the Doan Center, 3417 W. Main St, Midland, MI
Find your next treasure at the Midland Center Yard Sale & Costume Sale! Stop by the Doan Center Atrium to shop a variety of youth items, household items, and unique finds from our costume shop.
The Midland Log
Published twice a year, The Midland Log shares stories that bring our region’s history to life. From notable people and places to overlooked events and community traditions, each issue offers a fresh window into our shared past. Authored by local historians and available to purchase at our Ticket Office (free for Museum Members).
Historical Research
If you'd like to obtain access to documents and materials in our collections, please email Crystal Laudeman or Jake Huss.