Events

Events

Please join the Sanford Historical Society as we celebrate the following events in 2024. All events are subject to change, so please check back.

Veterans Salute 2024

The Museum starts the season on Saturday, May 25th at 10 am. with the Fallen Veterans Tribute taking place at 1 p.m. on the Museum grounds. This event will be conducted by the Sanford American Legion Post 443.

Opening Day/Veterans Salute

Model Trains Weekend 2024

Join the Sanford Centennial Museum for a weekend of fun with model trains. The dates will be Saturday, July 27th, 11 am to 4 pm & Sunday, July 28th, 1 pm to 4 pm. The 1870 train depot will feature exhibits from local train enthusiasts.

Model Trains Display Day

There will be hot dogs by donation. Free admission and parking.

See Flyer »

Founders Day 2024

A celebration Sanford is proud of!

Rich in history and stories, this celebration calls all of Sanford's present and past citizens to come together and spread the cheer of how this great part of Midland County came to be.

Founders Day

Founders Day will be held on September 7th 2024 in Sanford.

Founders Day 2024 Flyer »


Santa Express 2024

Come out to Sanford Centennial Museum for a night of holiday fun with Santa! Enjoy free cookies, and candy and see the museum grounds lit up in Christmas splendor. Visit Santa in the new Santa House! Kids get to talk with Santa and you can take a picture using your own camera or phone! Dates to be determined.

Santa Express

This annual event is sponsored by the Sanford Historical Society and Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce.