Fort St. Joseph Museum - Niles, Michigan
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BruceS
N 41° 49.756 W 086° 15.196
16T E 562007 N 4631089
History museum in Niles, Michigan.
Waymark Code: WM2VJG
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 12/26/2007
Views: 70
"The Fort St. Joseph Museum is located in the former carriage house of the beautiful Victorian period Chapin Mansion. The museum tells the story of Niles from its colonial start in 1691 to the present. Featured exhibits portray the history of Fort St. Joseph, built by the French in 1691, the story of the Underground Railroad in southern Michigan, and the importance of the railroad and classification yards in Niles' history. Another unique and truly outstanding exhibit features the museum's Lakota Indian collection including twelve pictographs drawn by Chief Sitting Bull. Together the museum's exhibits tell the story of Niles and the contributions its businesses and citizens have made to the world." ~ museum website
Theme:
Local cultural history
Street Address:
508 E. Main Street
Niles, Michigan
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Food Court: Not Listed
Cost: Not Listed
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