AUG 7 - NOV 17
Free Display in the Brick Lobby, Open on Weekends

In the late 1960s, 200 apple trees were cut down on the Dow family orchard. The wood of those trees was sold as a fundraiser and in their place, the Midland Center for the Arts was built giving a home to six local nonprofits; effectively turning them into one organization. The Center was built to offer the community a place to experience, and often participate in, performance, art, music, science, and history. Since its opening in 1970, the Center for the Arts has hosted everyone from David Brubeck to Steve Martin and the Men of Music choir to local children in youth theater productions. Join the Midland County Historical Society (a founding member group) in looking at some highlights of the Center’s history while keeping our eyes forward through our renovation into a dynamic future.

SAT, OCT 26, 2024 / Timed tours from 1 - 2:40 PM
Located at Midland Municipal Cemetery (3200 Orchard Dr Midland, MI)

Join Midland County Historical Society for their annual October Cemetery Tour! Earl Burton had a 30 year career as a postal clerk in Midland, MI. Before he began his career with the postal service, he was in active military service where he was aboard the SS Tuscania when it was torpedoed and sank in the icy waters off of Scotland in February, 1918. Come hear Mr. Burton's story - and more! - when the Midland County Historical Society presents Stories From the Great War. Come out to the Midland Municipal Cemetery and hear tales of World War I from the folks who lived them (through costumed actors). We look forward to seeing you! This event is a walking tour and is held rain or shine.

SAT, NOV 9, 2024 / 11 AM (Brunch Service Begins at 10 AM)

Midland County Historical Society presents "Brunch History" - a series of presentations where the public is invited to come in, order mimosas and a plate from a curated collection of brunch favorites, before enjoying an engaging historical talk.

Please join the talented staff members of the William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan, Jakob Dopp and Sierra Laddusaw, to explore the Gerald T. and Charlotte B. Maxson Ephemera Collection. Gerald “Jerry” and Charlotte Maxson of Midland collected Victorian Trade Cards. The heyday for Victorian trade cards was from 1876 to 1901. The cards were primarily targeted at women and children. Retailers ordered them to advertise their goods and distributed them directly to consumers. The front side displayed random, colorful images of children, animals, people, and occasionally retail products, while the back of the card had the name of the retailer. The Maxson collection contains some 5,000 pieces of this unique and cool marketing history. Join staff of the Clements Library to learn about this collection and their professional care of it.

Brunch plated service is sold separately and by pre-order only. Pre-order your brunch food now! Pre-orders available until NOV 3 at 11 PM. Learn more and order here.