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:

Book Signing

June 19th and 20th, 2010 in the gift shop at the Frankenmuth Historical Association Museum.
On hand to sign books will be the author, Shari Drake, and the subject of her book, her father,
Hans Meier.

The book, HANS, captures my father's boyhood years as an innocent "prisoner of circumstance" during the WWII era. It begins with the Nazi occupation of his homeland, Sudetenland, located in Eastern Europe near the Polish border. Today this area is the Czech Republic. He endured a great many challenges during this time period and, in my eyes, was a true survivor. My heart aches for the little boy who bore witness to the ugliness of war and lost his father in the process. The story ends with his arrival in New York Harbor at the age of 17 at which time he realizes the "American Dream." I believe my father's memoir is a testimony to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of hope.

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 Thru Thursday 10:30 am-5:00 pm
Friday 10:30 am-8:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am-8:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am-7:00 pm

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.

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