Our Mission	HOUGHTON LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Dedicated To Preserving the History of the Area
The Village	The Village is open every Summer Weekend, 12-4pm Tours and special events are Welcome - By Reservation Only Phone (989) 366-9124
The Village Museum Johnson's General Store The Chapel The Bandstand The Print Shop The Blacksmith Shop Homestead House The Cook Shack War Memorial Statue Church Bell THE PLAYHOUSE
Annual and Upcoming Events
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Our Mission

The mission of the Houghton Lake Historical Society is to bring together those people interested in the history and early development of the Houghton Lake area, and to collect and preserve in an accurate and authentic manor any material which may help to establish, illustrate, and educate people on the history of the area. The Society provides historical information to arouse interest in the past by publishing material in the newspapers or other media. The Society will cooperate with the Historical Society of Michigan and other historical societies to collect and preserve materials of state-wide significance.

The Village

Located in a lovely wooded area, the village and nature trail provide visitors with an opportunity to relax. BRING YOUR CAMERA!
The village features a school museum, operating general store, 19th century pioneer village, nature trail and a picnic area. Admission to the Village is $3.00 per person, children under 12 are free.

Tours and special events are Welcome - by reservation only. Phone (989) 366-9124.
 

	Village Museum with Historical School Room An original hand hewn log schoolhouse built in 1876 to serve the children of Edna, now named Prudenville. The museum displays local logging artifacts, pictures, articles, the restored classroom of the first school of Houghton Lake, and upstairs living quarters.
Johnson's General Store The general store is a combined display building and actual store, selling goodies reminiscent of yesteryear.

The Chapel - Available for Weddings	The Bandstand	The Print Shop

The Blacksmith Shop	Homestead House	Cook Shack

War Memorial Statue	Church Bell	many more sites of interest

The Playhouse

Our newest accusation is Houghton Lake's Historical Playhouse, adjacent to the Historical Village.

Our goal for the next few years is to put the playhouse in operable shape, including all necessary repairs, with the addition of a library and offices.

How to Find Us

The Historical Village is located on M-55, one mile west of Prudenville.
For information or reservations please call (989) 366-9124.
 
 

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