FRIENDS OF FAYETTE HISTORIC TOWNSITE

GARDEN, MI

Friends of Fayette Historic Townsite is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the town of Fayette in Garden, Michigan. The organization was founded in 1985 and has since been actively involved in the restoration and maintenance of the historic townsite.

Fayette was a bustling iron smelting town in the late 19th century and was home to over 500 people. Today, the townsite is a state park that includes 20 historic buildings and structures. The Friends of Fayette Historic Townsite work closely with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to preserve these buildings and structures and offer educational programs for visitors.

The organization also hosts events throughout the year, including the Fayette Historic Townsite Heritage Day in July, where visitors can experience the town's history through demonstrations, tours, and activities. The Friends of Fayette Historic Townsite also offer guided tours of the townsite and provide interpretive displays and signage to help visitors understand the history of the town.

The organization is supported by a dedicated group of volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure that Fayette's history is preserved for future generations. Through their efforts, the Friends of Fayette Historic Townsite have become an integral part of the community and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

FRIENDS OF FAYETTE HISTORIC TOWNSITE is a History Museum in GARDEN MI. US MID #8402600421

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

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FRIENDS OF FAYETTE HISTORIC TOWNSITE
4555 II RD
GARDEN
MI
49835-9412

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