ABOUT US
The Society was formed in 1975 and
began collecting historical stories and publishing them on mimeograph
machine into pamphlets for the public.
In 1976 we reprinted the "History
of Lake Huron Shore 1883"
Over the next years we reprinted the
1880 "Birds Eye View" Map of AuSable & Oscoda. Our
members researched and printed 2-Cemetery books, 1-Death Records
books, 3- Historical Compilation books, 1- Axe Murder Book as
well as a 30 minute Historical Video.
In 1999 the Society opened the Historical
Museum in downtown Oscoda.
BE PART OF THE FUN
In April of each year we have a Historical
Dinner with a great speaker, folk music, door prizes and an auction.
A full night of entertainment!
Summer we have an evening Paddle Wheel
boat ride on the AuSable River with live folk music and a light
summer meal.
We have two Potluck Dinners each year,
one in fall and the other in the cold lonely months of winter.
And if we can find someone, we have a guest speaker.
We are restoring an old "wagon"
found built into the sidewalls of an old garage. We removed it,
stripped it back to its original frame of wood, and slid a farm
wagon chassis under it. What is it? Your guess is as good as ours
at this point. We're calling it our "WHAT'S IT WAGON"
OUR MEETINGS
Public is Welcome to attend, they are
held the first Monday of each month.
At 7pm, at the Church of Christ
5726 Cedar Lake Road,
just north of Kmart in Oscoda.
Meetings last about 45 minutes to one
hour with refreshments and cookies. We take care of running the
Society/Museum business, and then we have time to talk history
or just visit.
YOU'D LIKE TO HELP
We are always looking for volunteers
to help at the Museum gift shop/greeter, whether it's one or two
days a month or just three hours a month.
If you have an historical interest
you could work on a new display for the Museum.
You could help us with publicity and
planning upcoming events, such as our dinner, boat ride, potlucks,
local shows or 4th of July parade. We also plan special presentations
in front of the Museum.
You could help restore the "What's
it Wagon"
We have several new books in the works
and help is needed in the research stages as well as compiling
into books.
We have an odd jobs list for the Museum,
some small, some large.
Or, whatever you think you could bring
to the Society and Museum
OUR MISSION
1. To discover, collect, preserve and
publish the history of AuSable/Oscoda and the surrounding area.
2. To discover and procure physical
objects of historical interest by donation, purchase or loan.
3. To house, display, promote and maintain
historical objects for public viewing.
4. To work with local schools and students,
giving a personal historical connection to the past.
5. To cooperate to the fullest extent
with other societies, clubs and organizations promoting local
history.
MEMBERSHIPS
$10 - Individual
$15
- Family
$25 - Supporter
$100 -
Patron
$500 - Benefactor
WE CAN USE YOUR HELP.