The Frankenmuth Historical Association strives to “preserve, communicate,
and celebrate” the unique heritage of Frankenmuth and the surrounding Franken colonies.  Operating within the association are a seven-gallery museum detailing the history and evolution of the community, a collections department housing thousands of artifacts and documents, an education department dedicated to presenting our story, and a unique gift shop offering locally crafted and European goods.  In addition, the association owns and operates the historic Fischer Hall (attached to the museum), built in the 1890’s, hosting concerts, parties, and local civic events, the Nickless-Hubinger flour mill featuring retail establishments, and the authentic Wolkensdörfer log house on the outskirts of town.

Current Events:

Radio: The Original Wireless Network

Remember the days before television when shows like "The Lone Ranger", "The Shadow", and "Amos and Andy" dominated the airwaves? Where were you when the news came over the radio that the Japanese had bombed Pearl Harbor? And how about the glory days of sports radio, with announcers like Red Barber, Ronald Reagan (yes, the president actually broadcast baseball games), Mel Allen, and more recently, Ernie Harwell? And remember listening to the music of Glenn Miller, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and so many other artists of that era?

"Radio: the Original Wireless Network" explores the pre-television era, when radio was the primary source of news and communication. Guest-curated by Frankenmuth's Lawrence "Lawsy" Nuechterlein, the exhibit showcases a variety of vintage radios, novelty radios, ham radios, and more, with informational text about the invention and evolution of wireless communication and its effects on our culture. Showing January through April 2010.

For complete information on future events and Fischer Hall rental availability, see the calendar. Fischer Hall events are listed in turquoise.

Click here for information about past Gallery Exhibits

Museum Hours and Information

Museum Hours:
Monday 10:30-5:00
Tues & Wed - Closed
Thursday 10:30-5:00
Friday 10:30-7:00
Saturday 10:00 - 7:00
Sunday 12:00 - 5:00

Self-Guided Tours:
$2 adults
$1 students
$5 family pass (2 adults + up to 4 students)

Guided Tours:
Call ahead (989) 652-9701 to schedule guided tours.
Bilingual Tours available upon request.
Closed: Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving & New Year's Day.

Handicapped accessible, free parking! How To Find Us -
courtesy of Mapquest.

We welcome your comments and suggestions. Email us!

Click here to visit:
Home - Current Events   Membership Application   Fischer Hall Rental Information  
Educational Programs   Calendar   Online Gift Shop   Links    Virtual Tour-Interactive
Archives   Travel Michigan (Pure Michigan)   Genealogy Research   Artifact Wish List
Building History

You are visitor since this site was upgraded and relaunched: 1-16-2009.
Click on SiteMeter to view stats.
This page was last updated: 1-11-2010.

Site designed and maintained by Computer Publishing Concepts, Flushing, MI.
© 2010 Frankenmuth Historical Association, Frankenmuth, Michigan.

Best seen at 1024 x 768 or greater screen resolution.
Also requires the use of the current free Adobe Flash Player.