The logging industry played a vital role in the history of the Sanford area. A good place to start your historical exploration is
the exhibit in the main museum building.
What are “Big Wheels” and why were they important to the development of the logging industry? Learn about them and see how our own volunteers built a replica for the museum.
The River Walk Covered Bridge offers a splendid view of the Tittabawassee River below the Sanford dam. Our talented group of volunteers built this structure in 2010-2011.
The goal of the Founders Day Celebration is to bring people, families, and especially children to the museum grounds for outdoor fun and an educational experience.
Jack Shay of Midland Boy Scout Troop 767 has completed his Eagle Scout Bell Tower project. This new Bell Tower display is placed between the Felix School and the Jerome Township Hall.
Building the Edenville and Sanford Dams is a recent exhibit added to the Sanford Centennial Museum by Theron and Kendra Anderson of the Sanford Historical Society.
Santa Express is an annual event where area children and their families can enjoy free hot chocolate, cookies, candy, and can see the museum grounds lit up in Christmas splendor.
Announcing the Winners!
On Sunday, May 19th, Meridian Elementary School second graders and their families gathered in front of the Smith Log Cabin to recognize their creative talents.
Our hardworking volunteers recently restored the turn of the century stump puller on the grounds of the Sanford Centennial Museum. Dave Haskin, Chuck Dinsmore, and Chris Heal came to the rescue.
As a part of the 1970 Sanford Area Centennial celebration festivities, a time capsule was buried in the Sanford Village Park at the base of the flagpole.
The time capsule originated at Sanford Elementary School on West River Road where construction began in the spring of 1951, and the school was dedicated in the fall of 1952. In 2021, it needed some restoration work.
The Sanford Centennial Museum recently received a new donation in the form of an antique one-horse sleigh.
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.
Exterior restoration work on our 1941 railroad caboose is complete. The project wrapped up about October 12, 2024, and the improvements are immeasurable. Come take a look!
