DE TOUR PASSAGE HISTORICAL MUSEUM

DETOUR VILLA, MI

De Tour Passage Historical Museum is a small museum located in DeTour Village, Michigan that is dedicated to preserving the history of the village and the surrounding area. The museum is housed in a former Presbyterian church building that was constructed in 1885 and has been restored to its original condition.

The museum's exhibits include artifacts and displays that cover a range of topics related to the history of the area, including Native American history, the fur trade, shipping and transportation, and the logging industry. Visitors can see a variety of items on display, including antique tools, photographs, and documents.

One of the most popular exhibits at the museum is the collection of ship models, which includes replicas of the steamships and sailboats that once traveled the waters of the Great Lakes. Visitors can also learn about the history of the area's lighthouses, including the DeTour Reef Light, which has been in operation since 1931.

In addition to the museum exhibits, visitors can also take a guided walking tour of the village, which includes stops at historic buildings and landmarks. The museum is open from June through September, and admission is free. Visitors are encouraged to make a donation to help support the museum's preservation efforts.

DE TOUR PASSAGE HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in DETOUR VILLA MI. US MID #8402600766

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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DETOUR PASSAGE HISTORICAL MUSEUM INC
PO BOX 111
DETOUR VILLA
MI
49725

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