Waterloo Farm Museum
Who Doesn’t Love a Farm—especially at the holidays?
by Joan Tucker Christmas on the Farm is always a favorite time to explore the Waterloo Farm Museum. The first weekend of December, I made my annual trip to see the historical buildings decked out in holiday greens and Christmas spirit. Thanks go out to Emily Lindstrom, who spent Saturday volunteering as a docent in […]
Volunteers needed at area history museums
by Arlene Kaiser Do you remember when you were in the second, third or fourth grade? Do you remember when your class went on a field trip to the Waterloo Farm and Dewey School Museums? Do you remember the fun you had making butter, grinding corn, sawing wood, or hauling water so you could do […]
Community Resource Guide coming in February
by Kayla Fletcher For the seventh year, the Stockbridge Community News is planning a Community Resource Guide for groups and resources in the Stockbridge area. It will appear in the February 2024 print edition and sometime in late December on SCN’s webpage at stockbridgecommunitynews.com. This message is your chance to edit or alter the information […]
Christmas on the Farm | Digitalcrumbs
Photos from Christmas on the Farm at The Waterloo Farm Museum. Photo Credit: Digitalcrumbs
Draft horse wagon rides are a big draw at Pioneer Day
by Joan Tucker The Waterloo Area Historical Farm Museum’s Pioneer Day on October 8 provided a great opportunity to take a wagon ride pulled by draft horses. The cool, crisp autumn Sunday was perfect for these rides, during which, the adults were as much in awe of these mighty, muscular horses as the kids—in fact, […]
Antique Tractor, Truck and Farm Equipment Show appealed to a variety of interests
The Antique Tractor show at the Waterloo Farm Museum was held on August 12 and 13. It was a great time for folks with a variety of interests to visit with old friends and make new ones. Kegan Ousley of Munith summed up the day perfectly. “I took a few things to the Waterloo Antique […]
After 60 years, Pioneer Day still celebrating local history
by Jenny Smith The 60th annual Pioneer Day at the Waterloo Farm and Dewey School Museum welcomed visitors from across Michigan to its journey through many years of the area’s history. On the grounds at the centuries-old farm Sunday, Oct. 9, visitors could mingle with 1680s trappers crossing the territory with LaSalle and see an […]
Blacksmiths, Soldiers and Log Cabin Weekend at the Waterloo Farm Museum
Photos provided by James Clark-Swalla, DigitalCrumbs Photography
Visitors flock to Waterloo Farm, Dewey School
Free Museum Day celebrated with plant sale, fiber market, more by Jenny Smith Several years ago, a small open house featuring tours and refreshments began at the local Waterloo Farm and Dewey School Museum. Over the years, the event grew into a large celebration of history and fun. This year on Mother’s Day, May 8, […]
Creative Washtenaw awards $1,000 grant to Waterloo Farm Museum
Information provided by the Waterloo Farm Museum The Waterloo Farm Museum received a $1,000 grant from Creative Washtenaw’s Creative Washtenaw Aid fund. The fund lends assistance to artists, creative workers, organizations and businesses adversely impacted by COVID-19. According to the museum, the lack of events and education programs greatly reduced revenues needed to operate and […]