The Historical Society of Saginaw County depends on two types of donations to enhance the exhibitions, programs and events it presents, and to ensure the longevity of the beloved Castle Building. These greatly appreciated donations are:

Funds: Preserving the historical treasures of Saginaw County is a lifelong effort that requires the financial support of the community. Financial donations can help ensure the continuation of quality exhibitions, educational programs and events and the stability of our endowment fund. If you are interested in learning more about the Society's giving programs, please contact Deputy Director Sherri D. Greene at
(989) 752-2861, ext. 303, or by email at sgreene@castlemuseum.org.

Artifacts: The Historical Society of Saginaw County collects objects, photographs, archival material and memorabilia that tell the story our of community's history and heritage. You can help ensure that we protect our heritage for generations to come by donating objects representative of Saginaw County's history to the Museum's collection. Please contact Chief Curator Sandy L. Schwan at (989) 752-2861, ext. 309 or by email at sschwan@castlemuseum.org if you have an object that you believe is significant to the history of the Saginaw area.

We are currently looking for the following items for our People Make the City exhibit and its companion exhibit The Good Old Summertime. The items we are looking for include:

• trolley conductor uniform and hat
• trolley ticket tokens
• Saginaw Bears or Aces minor league baseball team jersey, programs, photos
• Prom programs and photos from the 30s and 40s

If you have any of these items, and would like to donate or loan them to us for exhibition, please contact Sandy Schwan at (989) 752-2861, ext. 309.