Contact Us
Get in Touch With Canton’s Heritage Experts
Have questions or need more information? Our team at the Canton Historical Society is here to help. Reach out to us for questions about our museum, events, or historical resources—connect with us today and be part of preserving our community's history.
Canton Historical Society
1022 South Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan 48188, United States
Business Hours
Hours by appointment
Phone: (734) 391-9260
Email: info@cantonhistoricalsocietymi.org
Address: 480 N. Canton Center Rd # 87362, Canton, MI 48187
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Thursday Mornings from 10:00-12:00 at Bartlett-Travis House
Thursday Mornings from 10:00-12:00 at Bartlett-Travis House
Thursday Mornings from 10:00-12:00 at Bartlett-Travis House
This historical house is the site of our permanent office. Regular tasks include tidying up the house for tours, clean and care for museum items, document collections and artifacts, organize office, prepare for events and exhibits at historic sites, discuss and plan for upcoming projects, develop youth education programs, historical research, computer skills, collaborate with local organizations, assist with CHS business needs, prepare items for live demonstrations.
Thursday Evenings from 4:30-6:30 in the Pole Barn
Thursday Mornings from 10:00-12:00 at Bartlett-Travis House
Thursday Mornings from 10:00-12:00 at Bartlett-Travis House
This is the site of our historical farm equipment and farming museum. Typical tasks include restoration and repair farm equipment, tools, woodworking and wood refinishing, painting, gardening, handyman repair work, displays and exhibits, antique preservation, preparing collection items for live demonstrations, maintaining, and updating the interior of buildings on site.
Monday/ Tuesday Mornings time TBA at Bartlett-Travis House
Monday/ Tuesday Mornings time TBA at Bartlett-Travis House
Monday/ Tuesday Mornings time TBA at Bartlett-Travis House
Specific projects are currently in progress and 2-3 volunteers are needed to assist with tasks including data entry, scanning, and digitizing photos, documents, and archives. Some tasks require light lifting and moving of items. We are looking for long-term volunteers to assist with these tasks. Please contact us for details.
And more!
Monday/ Tuesday Mornings time TBA at Bartlett-Travis House
Monday/ Tuesday Mornings time TBA at Bartlett-Travis House
We also need help organizing and executing events, fundraisers, museum exhibits, writing articles for our newsletters and other publications, social media updates, and hands-on demonstrations of traditional home arts, crafts, and farming. Email us today to see how you can help.
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