LUMBERJACKS & RIVERMENS PARK ASSOCIATION

VESTABURG, MI

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Lumberjacks & Rivermens Park Association is a non-profit organization located in Vestaburg, Michigan. The association was founded in 1974 with the aim of promoting and preserving the history of the logging industry and the rivermen who worked on the rivers during the 19th century.

The park is spread over 120 acres and houses various historical structures, including a museum, a logging camp, a blacksmith shop, a sawmill, and a chapel. The museum displays a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the logging industry and the rivermen. Visitors can explore the logging camp, which is furnished with original equipment and tools used by the loggers.

The association also hosts several events throughout the year, including a Lumberjack Festival, a Rivermen Reunion, and a Christmas celebration. The Lumberjack Festival features various competitions, such as log rolling, axe throwing, and crosscut sawing. The Rivermen Reunion is a gathering of former rivermen and their families, where they share their experiences and stories of working on the rivers.

Lumberjacks & Rivermens Park Association is dedicated to preserving the history of the logging industry and the rivermen, and educating the public about their contributions to the development of Michigan. The park is open to the public from May to October, and admission is free. Donations are accepted and appreciated to help with the maintenance and upkeep of the park.

LUMBERJACKS & RIVERMENS PARK ASSOCIATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in VESTABURG MI. US MID #8402600274

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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LUMBERJACKS & RIVERMENS PARK ASSOCIATION
11523 E EDGAR ROAD
VESTABURG
MI
48891-8732

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LUMBERJACKS & RIVERMENS PARK ASSOCIATION Information

MID # 8402600274
Name LUMBERJACKS & RIVERMENS PARK ASSOCIATION
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 204080421
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 43.422876, -84.858224
CODES FIPS State Code: 26
FIPS County Code: 117
US Census Tract: 970100
US Census Block: 1023