Support Our Schoolhouse Youth Program
The Brownie Girl Scouts of Troop 40978 Bottle & Can Drive
The Canton Historical Society Museum also is the site of our pioneer schoolhouse educational program for youth and Troop 40978 is helping support us. Please lend a hand to make this fundraiser a huge success and help fund the supplies needed to support this valuable program.
Drop off your bottles & cans on February 8th and 9th (Saturday/Sunday) on the porch at Bartlett-Travis House and contribute to this worthy cause.
Please be sure to leave your returnables in plastic garbage bags. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@cantonhistoricalsocietymi.org for more information.
Join Us at Panera's on Ford Rd to
Raise Some Dough!
Join Us at Panera's on Monday, February 9th
from 4:00-8:00 pm, show our flyer in person,
on your phone, or use promo code FUND4U
at checkout and 25% of sales will benefit the
Canton Historical Society!
Guest Speaker Series 2025-2026
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 7:00 PM at the Canton Public Library
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 7:00 PM at the Canton Public Library
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 7:00 PM at the Canton Public Library
Lance Youles will discuss the everchanging transformation of the American flag throughout our country’s history. Find out how it looked in the past, how it has been portrayed in film, and how it transformed into its present layout of thirteen stripes and fifty stars. There is so much more to know about our flag than we were taught in
Lance Youles will discuss the everchanging transformation of the American flag throughout our country’s history. Find out how it looked in the past, how it has been portrayed in film, and how it transformed into its present layout of thirteen stripes and fifty stars. There is so much more to know about our flag than we were taught in school. Join us for beverages and snacks then get ready for the America 250 celebration!
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 7:00 PM at the Canton Public Library
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 7:00 PM at the Canton Public Library
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 7:00 PM at the Canton Public Library
Rochelle Danquah, Committee Chairperson of the Michigan Freedom Trail Commission, will present on the Underground Railroad in Western Wayne County, including Canton, and the efforts of local abolitionists.
Engaging Events
Join the Canton Historical Society for a range of captivating events held at local venues! From fascinating lectures and interactive workshops to lively community gatherings, our events bring history to life and offer something for everyone. Stay connected and be part of our vibrant historical community.