Save the date—September 28!
The history park’s last day of the season is an annual celebration of life “way back when.” Activities typically include live music, old tractor & automobile displays, hayrides, and serving food, but the program varies each year. Regular park attractions such as guided tours and blacksmithing demonstrations are also included. Donations support the Clare County Historical Society’s operations.
Sat., Sep. 28, 2024
Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Clare County History Park, corner of Dover Road & Eberhart Avenue, 5 miles north & 1 mile east of City of Clare
Admission: Free, Donations welcome
Activities
- Display of old tractors, old cars, and a fire engine
- Hayrides
- Period music by Stephanie Terpening
- Miniature Car Show (100 model cars)
- Display of vintage Detroit Tigers memorabilia
- Display of miniature historic USA flags + Book giveaway
- Quilt display
- Play with Grandpa Angelo’s wooden toy trains
- Kids’ table games & activities
- Refreshments
- Dedication of Bell-Knapp Cabin (2 p.m.)
Fun for the whole family!
Sep. 30, 2023
- Display of old tractors, old cars, and a current firetruck
- Vera Wiltse of the Michigan Barn Preservation Network gave a presentation about historic barns
- Live music provided by Sunshine String Band
- Hayrides
Sep. 24, 2022
- Display of old tractors, old cars, firetruck, and ambulance
- History presentation by Wendell Hoover
- Live music provided by Stephanie Terpening
- Wagon rides
Sep. 25, 2021
- Display of old tractors & cars
- History presentation by Wendell Hoover
Sep. 26, 2020
- 50th Anniversary of Clare County Historical Society
- Display of old tractors & cars
- Wagon rides
Sep. 28, 2019
- Display of old tractors & cars
- Cemetery archeology presentation by Mandy Kramer
- Live music provided by Indigo Moon and Stephanie Terpening
- Wagon rides