Est.
1968
Bad Axe Historical Society
The Bad Axe Historical Society operates and maintains two museum sites in the city of Bad Axe. The Society’s efforts are all on a volunteer basis and there is no admission charged to visitors. Of course, your donation of artifacts, old photographs of the history of Bad Axe, or monetary contributions toward maintenance costs are greatly appreciated. We look forward to showing you our historical collections.
Bad Axe Museum of Local History
303 N. Port Crescent Avenue
This 1902 Dutch colonial home was built by Wallace E. Allen, the town’s longest serving mayor. The home was owned by only one family and is nearly unchanged from its original configuration. Many of the homes original features are still as they were in 1902. The home is furnished with period antiques throughout.
Events in Bad Axe City history are exhibited throughout the Allen House. Several displays include those of Bad Axe resident and Michigan's 29th Governor, Albert Edson Sleeper, and United States President Richard M. Nixon's last official public appearance in Bad Axe on April 10, 1974.
The museum is open Sunday afternoons from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. during the summer months between Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day. Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated!
Pioneer Log Village
205 South Hanselman Street
This historic village is the largest collection of authentically restored pioneer log buildings in Michigan. The six individual museums include a pioneer home, general store, one room school, chapel, barn and a blacksmith shop. They were originally built between 1875 and 1900 and moved to this site from elsewhere around Huron County, Michigan. Each contain period artifacts and antiques that let the visitor step back in time and look into this area’s past.
The last Sunday in June each year is Log Cabin Day in Michigan and is a special event at the Bad Axe village with added activities.
The village is open Sunday afternoons from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. during the summer months between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day. Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated!
The Chapel can be rented for weddings, memorial services and special events in the village. There is a $75 fee. Please contact Mary Curtis at 989-975-2260.
