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Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County, Michigan, Inc.
Genealogical & Historical Societies
of Washtenaw County
  
Manchester Area Historical Society
John F. Schneider Blacksmith Shop
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SOCIETY
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Address
Phone
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324 E. Main St., Manchester, MI 48158
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Meetings
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7:30pm, 2nd Thursday of month, September through June
Village Room, Manchester Village Offices lower level, 512 City Rd., Manchester, MI 48158
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Annual Dues |
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$3 Individual
$5 Family
$150 Life Membership
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Special Projects |
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John F. Schneider Blacksmith Shop
Village Green Gazebo (1988)
John B. Swainson Room (1995) celebrating the former Governor's life (1925-94)
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Publications |
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Manchester Area Historical Society Newsletter, 3-4 times per year (not indexed)
Manchester Area Historical Society Calendar, 1984-1998,
$7.00 for the current year plus shipping
Donations plus shipping appreciated for back issues while supplies last
(See Calendar Table of Contents, Calendar Name Index, Manchester Timeline.)
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MUSEUM
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Phone
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None
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Hours
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By appointment
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Directions/Parking
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From I-94 to the North, take Exit 159, turning south on M-52, the Chelsea-Manchester Road. Follow this winding road for 10.4 miles (passing Scio Church, Grass Lake, and Pleasant Lake Roads) into Manchester where it is called Ann Arbor Street. Turn left at the stop sign onto Main Street. The museum is one block on the left at the corner of Beaufort Street. Free parking is available along Main and Beaufort.
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Admission
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None, donation appreciated
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Description
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The Blacksmith Shop still contains all of the original tools used by John F. Schneider in his heydey. Classes in blacksmithing are occasionally given. The building also houses the John B. Swainson Room, containing memorabilia relating to the life of the former Governor (1925-1994). The museum is a project of the Manchester Area Historical Society.
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Copyright © 1997-2007, Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County, Michigan, Inc. All rights reserved.
Permission to print a single copy for personal use is granted.
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Designed by S. Brevoort. Revised 15 October 2007. Send comments or changes to Sharon at wwwgswc@aol.com.
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