Davison Area Historical Society

06/01/2026

A great event taking place in Downtown Davison this Wednesday following the Davison Festival of Flags Parade, thanks to the City of Davison DDA!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

Meet Me On Main - the 250th Edition is quickly approaching. This is what will be going on downtown. Hope to see you all there.

05/31/2026

🇺🇸 Our America 250 Flag is ready! 🇺🇸

The Davison Area Historical Society is honored to serve as the **Grand Marshal** for this year's City Festival of Flags Parade!

Join us on Wednesday, June 3rd at 6:00 PM as we lead the parade and help celebrate America's upcoming 250th Anniversary. We are proud to represent Davison's rich history and heritage during this special community tradition.

Be sure to watch for us along the parade route! We'll be handing out candy to parade attendees along with information about the Historical Society, including upcoming events, special programs, our regular museum sites' opening hours and ways to connect with us!

We look forward to seeing everyone at the parade and sharing Davison's history with the community. Give us a wave as we pass by and help us celebrate this exciting milestone on the road to America's 250th birthday!

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05/30/2026

🇺🇸 The Davison Area Historical Society is Proud to Participate in the Genesee County America 250 Passport Program! 🇺🇸

As America prepares to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States, the Davison Area Historical Society is honored to be one of the official participating locations in the Genesee County Celebrates America 250 Passport Program.

From May 1 through September 30, 2026, visitors are invited to explore museums, historical sites, parks, and heritage organizations throughout Genesee County while collecting stamps in their America 250 Passport Book. It's a fun way to discover local history while commemorating our nation's semiquincentennial!

📖 Passport books are available at numerous participating locations throughout Genesee County including both the Davison Area Historical Museum and the Davison Township Museum. Participants may collect stamps at participating locations throughout Genesee County and earn commemorative rewards. Completed passport books can be redeemed for official America 250 commemorative coins and prizes at the Sloan Museum of Discovery Museum Store.

🇺🇸 Visit the Davison Area Historical Society's museum sites and earn your passport stamp!

📍 Davison Area Historical Museum
263 E. Fourth Street, Davison, MI 48423

📍 Davison Township Museum
10069 E. Atherton Road, Davison, MI 48423

As part of our America 250 celebration, DAHS will present a series of exhibits and events highlighting local heritage, military history, community traditions, and the people who helped build Davison and Davison Township.

🏛️ Davison Area Historical Museum (AKA city museum site)

🇺🇸🐴 The Woolley Festival & Animals in American History
On display throughout May and June 2026, this special exhibit celebrates the long history of Davison's beloved Woolley Festival while exploring the important role animals have played in American life. From agriculture and transportation to military service and industry, visitors will discover how animals helped shape both our local community and the nation as a whole.

🚩 City of Flags: American Flags & Military History
Running from June through July 2026, this exhibit explores the history of the American flag, military service, veterans, and patriotic traditions that have shaped our nation.

🏛️ Davison Township Museum

🕯️🏡 Early Settlement and Community Life
Beginning in July and continuing through September 2026, this exhibit highlights pioneer families, farming, local schools, and the development of Davison Township and the surrounding region. Following the America 250 celebration, this exhibit will become a permanent display at the Davison Township Museum.

📅 Featured America 250 Events

🇺🇸 June 13, 2026, 12-4 p.m.
America 250 Celebration: City of Flags
Davison Area Historical Museum

🇺🇸🕯️🏡 July 25, 2026, 12-4 p.m.
America 250 Celebration: Early Settlement and Community Life
Davison Township Museum

🎟️ How to Earn Your Passport Stamp at DAHS

Visitors can receive a Davison Area Historical Society passport stamp by:

✔️ Attending one of our featured America 250 celebration events
✔️ Visiting either museum during regular open hours while the America 250 exhibits are on display

One passport stamp may be earned per visit or event from the Davison Area Historical Society. Visitors are encouraged to return throughout the season as exhibits change and new stories are added. No more than one stamp per event visitation and/or event display.

📅 View all Davison Area Historical Society America 250 events and exhibit information:
🌐 DavisonMuseum.org/250Events

We invite everyone to join us as we celebrate our community, our county, and 250 years of American history. Whether you're a lifelong history enthusiast or simply looking for a unique family outing, the America 250 Passport Program is a wonderful opportunity to explore the places, people, and stories that have shaped Davison, Genesee County, and the United States.

🏛️ Davison Area Historical Society
📍 Davison Area Historical Museum • Historic Dr. Woolley Veterinarian Building • Davison Township Museum
🌐 DavisonMuseum.org

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05/29/2026

🏛️ The Township Museum is OPEN today — Friday, May 29, 2026!

Join us this afternoon from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM to explore exhibits, learn something new, and enjoy our community museum. We look forward to seeing you!

📍 Davison Township Museum at the Robert Williams Nature and Historical Learning Center at 10069 E. Atherton Rd. Davison, MI 48423
🕒 Open today: 1–5 PM

05/28/2026

🏛️ The City Museum is OPEN today — Thursday, May 28, 2026!

Join us this afternoon from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM to explore exhibits, learn something new, and enjoy our community museum. We look forward to seeing you!

📍 Davison Area Historical Museum (AKA "City Museum")
263 E. Fourth Street, Davison, MI 48423
🕒 Open today: 3–6 PM

05/27/2026

❤️🤍💙 THANK YOU, DAVISON! ❤️🤍💙

The Davison Area Historical Society is deeply honored and humbled to be named the Grand Marshal of this year’s Davison Festival of Flags Parade! 🇺🇸

For so many years, our mission has been to preserve, protect, and share the history of Davison and the surrounding community. To be recognized in such a meaningful way during this special celebration of America’s 250th anniversary is truly an incredible honor.

We are grateful to the Festival of Flags, the City of Davison DDA, our community supporters, volunteers, members, and everyone who continues to support local history and heritage. Your encouragement helps us keep Davison’s stories alive for future generations.

We look forward to celebrating alongside this amazing community and hope to see everyone at the parade!

Thank you again for this tremendous honor, Davison! ❤️

🇺🇸 We are honored to announce the Davison Area Historical Society as the Grand Marshal of this year’s Davison Festival of Flags🇺🇸

For years, the Davison Historical Society has worked tirelessly to preserve and share the rich history of our community. Their dedication to protecting the stories, traditions, and heritage of Davison makes them the perfect choice to lead this year’s parade celebration.

As we celebrate America’s 250th and come together as a community, we are proud to recognize an organization that helps keep our local history alive for future generations.

Please join us in congratulating the Davison Historical Society and be sure to give them a warm Davison welcome during the Festival of Flags Parade! ❤️🤍💙

05/27/2026

🇺🇸 Join Us for Davison’s 🇺🇸 America 250 Celebration: City of Flags 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

Celebrate 250 years of American history, heritage, and patriotism with the Davison Area Historical Society at the Davison Area Historical Museum!

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 263 E. 4th St., Davison, MI

Enjoy this FREE family-friendly event featuring:

⭐ Model A Car Club Car Show
⭐ Automotive Displays
⭐ Ice Cream Floats
⭐ U.S. Military History Exhibits
⭐ Revolutionary War & Early American Flag Displays
⭐ Celebration of Davison’s proud heritage as the “City of Flags”

Bring your family and friends for an afternoon filled with history, community pride, and patriotic fun as we honor America’s 250th anniversary!

🎟️ Admission is FREE!

05/27/2026

What an incredible day at the Davison Area Historical Society Woolley Festival – America 250 Celebration: History of Animal Life in America! 🐑🇺🇸

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Davison Area Historical Museum to celebrate history, community, and the reopening of the Woolley Building! From the live sheep shearing demonstration by Sy Caryl of Caryl Sheep Farm, Davison, and wool spinning demonstrations by the Tangled Web Handweavers Fiber Guild, to family games hosted by our volunteers and Brittany from Texas Roadhouse, educational displays showing animal history in the Davison area community, and last but not least Dr. Dunckel’s fascinating veterinary history workshop, the day was filled with learning, laughter, and local pride.

A special thank you to the Davison Area Chamber of Commerce for helping us celebrate the ribbon cutting ceremony and this exciting new chapter for the Woolley Building. 🎀

We were especially honored to welcome descendants of Dr. Woolley to the celebration. Thank you for coming out and sharing in this meaningful day with our community—it made the event even more special to have members of the Woolley family present as we celebrated the legacy and history of the Woolley Building.

Shout out to the Michigan Architectural Foundation for granting DAHS the Evans Graham Preservation award for $30,000 to replace the wood shingle roof, which was completed just in time for the Woolley Festival by Butcher & Butcher Construction, who did a fabulous job.

We’re also tremendously grateful to our incredible volunteers, demonstrators, community partners, and every family who came out to support the museum and make the festival such a success. Events like these remind us how important it is to preserve and celebrate our shared history together.

Thank you for being part of this special day—we loved celebrating with you! 💛