Museum

“It’ll n̶e̶v̶e̶r̶ run.” On November 30, 1985, the Pere Marquette 1225 moved under her own power for the first time since 1951. In 1988, the restored locomotive began a whole…

For those who fly a U.S. flag at home, please lower it to half-staff today, October 8, 2019, in honor of Grayling, MI resident SSGT Kelly Richard (US Army).  He…

Take a trip back in time with this receipt from Frank McNally Chevrolet in 1940. You might recognize the name of the purchaser, and yes – that is the actual…

Who can guess when this map would have been printed? Is your street on it? We love seeing these older pieces of Flushing History.

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of former Michigan Governor William Milliken.  He passed away at his Traverse City home this afternoon at age 97.  Prior…

We had a great event tonight here at the Depot! Valerie Martin from the Michigan Capital Building was here to discuss famous Women in Michigan Political History!

Today we remember PFC John W. Dearing who lost his life 14 years ago.  His uniform, donated artifacts and story is on display in our Global War on Terror gallery. …

Here is Flushing Area Historical Society & Museum President Dan Anderson telling us what he enjoys the most about the Candlewalk and what will be going on up at the…