Plymouth (Michigan) Historical Museum

10/12/2026

09/14/2026

A team of Museum employees and volunteers helped with chicken prep for the Rotary Club's annual Chicken BBQ yesterday. We might have prepped the chicken you ate! Thanks to John Wilson for taking these pictures.

09/09/2026

09/09/2026

Recently retired? Like to fix things and work on projects? The Plymouth Historical Museum's maintenance crew is looking for volunteers that are interested in helping maintain the Museum building and working on unique projects. The maintenance guys get together on Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 - 11:30 am. There's usually coffee and fellowship and maybe even some cookies. Contact Liz Kerstens, executive director, at 734-455-8940 x9 or [email protected].

09/06/2026

This is a wonderful review of the current exhibit at the Plymouth Historical Museum! Thank you so much!

09/02/2026

Plymouth Township will celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2027! The Plymouth Historical Museum will commemorate the anniversary with an exhibit highlighting the Township over those 200 years. The exhibit will run February 10-June 30, 2027.

Plymouth Township has created a fund at the Local Impact Alliance to help offset expenses for the exhibit and the logo design by the Plymouth Township Historic District Commission. The goal is to raise a minimum of $2500.

If you'd like to contribute a tax deductible contribution for the 200th anniversary, and in support of the Plymouth Historical Museum, you can click on the link below.

Thank you for your support!

The Plymouth Township Heritage Fund is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history of Plymouth Township. From historic places and landmarks to stories, photographs, documents, and traditions, Plymouth Township’s history is an important part of the community’s identity. This fund pro...

08/31/2026

If you missed the Museum's Nostalgia Sale last week, we have some items posted on Facebook Marketplace that you can still purchase, while supporting the Museum. All items posted are available at the Museum. Assume they're available if they're posted. If you're interested, please call Liz Kerstens, executive director, at 734-455-8940 x9 and leave a message. She'll return your call quickly. Here are the available items:

Used Atlas Sound FAP42T-B Speakers (7) $300
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1335036455106978

Craft Show Traveling Display Earring/Brooch Box (3) $75
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1025106723909184

Projection Screens (4) Various Sizes $50
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1682363582866817

Floral Garden Thomson Pottery Set for 8 People $75
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1091839309986339

Two Beautiful Museum Display Cases $400
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1478042474095912

Carved Walnut Victorian Marble Top Dresser with Drop Center $700
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1672835400676976

Vintage Train Ticket Cabinet $400
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1355841376492008

"The Storm," print by Jim Booth $75
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1611447899926075

"Storm Warning," print by Jim Booth $75
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2803033150073958

"Morris Island Light," print by Jim Booth $75
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/27066322959687116

"Carolina Legacy," print by Jim Booth $100