Historical Society
The Historical Society of Saginaw County was founded in 1938 and incorporated in 1964. Since 1992, the Society, a private not-for-profit 501c(3) organization, has operated the Castle Museum. Supported by a county millage, the Society preserves the Castle Building as well as telling the story of the people of the Saginaw area and their cultural and historical heritage.
The Castle, a unique and significant architectural gem, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built as a Federal post office in 1898, it reflects the French heritage of early Saginaw.
The Society recently expanded with the purchase and restoration of a portion of a former Jacobson's department store at 201 S. Jefferson just across the street from the Castle Museum.
MISSION:
The Historical Society of Saginaw County is committed to serve the community by telling the continuing story of the people of the Saginaw region through exploration, preservation and presentation of their historical and cultural heritage, their dynamic present and the possibilities for the future.
MUSEUM ACTIVITIES:
- Long-term exhibitions on all aspects of local history
- Changing and traveling exhibitions on a variety of topics
- Preserving more than 100,000 objects and artifacts related to historical, cultural and archaeological heritage of the area: furniture, costumes and textiles, vehicles, household goods, toys, photographs, maps and books
- Historical preservation of the Castle Museum and Annex facilities
- Educational programs for audiences of all ages
- Community Tours
- Curriculum-related school programs
- Film presentations
- Family History Room
- Oral History Recording Program
- Research services
- Living History programs
- Active volunteer program
In addition, HSSC operates the only county museum in the state with a full-time archaeologist on staff, an active archaeology program and a nationally recognized repository of archaeological objects relating to the Saginaw area.
