• Membership Meeting

• Membership Meeting

• Membership Meeting

• Annual Meeting & Auction

• Membership Meeting

• School Tours 1

Site Tours 2011

SITE CLOSED FOR THE SEASON October 1.

SITE TO REOPEN MAY 1, 2012

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Site Tours 2012

The Friends welcome visitors to the site from May through October from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Tours can be arranged for groups of 10 or more by calling (989) 665-2296 or use the CONTACT page to email the EVENTS CHAIR. Several weeks notice of a planned visit is suggested when date and length of time on site can be discussed. The tour of both the barn and house generally takes about 90 minutes but can be adjusted depending on available time for your group's visit. We graciously accept donations for site tours; they are used for site improvements and additions. Also, the Octagon Barn site can be reserved for large group picnics, reunions, and other group gatherings. Guidelines, expenses and restrictions can be obtained by calling (989) 665-2296 or use the CONTACTpage to reach the EVENTS CHAIR.

It may be of interest that the Grant Writing Committee is looking for qualified persons to assist with writing Grant Applications for the Thumb Octagon Barn Agricultural Museum. The CONTACT page may be used for contacting the Grant Writing Chair.

Boys Day Out

Held each Monday if conditions permit. Many projects are carried out throughout the year by this group.
Persons wishing to join may contact:
Robert Hirn 989-872-3761
Louis Wehrman 989-693-6743
Wayne Lenton 989-658-8283

Annual Meeting & Auction 2012

Reservations Only
Deadline for tickets April 7, 2012

April 14, 2012
Cass City VFW Hall
5:00 P.M. Social Hour
5:45 P.M. Supper with auction to follow.

Go to the NEWS page for more information and to download a TICKET FLYER

Be sure to fill out the cut off portion of the flyer and send it with a self addressed stamped envelope and your check.

Spring Cleanup 2012

Saturday May 5th
Hours not yet determined

School Tours 2012

Volunteers give demonstrations of "life activities" of the period from 1920 through 1950. School teachers are invited to complete the required registration for their students and chaperons.

May 9, May 10 & May 11, 2012
Port-A-Jons and picnic tables are available

Reservations for guided tours are limited to 1500 pre-school to 8th grade students. For information contact Diane Rapson Gabil at 989-892-3105 or use the CONTACT page and select SCHOOL TOURS COORDINATOR.

To register for a school tour, please visit our School Tours Registration Page!

Barnyard Sale 2012

Thursday May 24th
Friday May 25th
Saturday May 26th

9:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. each day

Please do not bring your pets. They are not permitted on the grounds.

There have been issues in the past thus causing this policy.
Thanks for your understanding.

Vendors will also be on site.

Themed Tea Parties 2012

Held in the Purdy House on the site of the Thumb Octagon Barn Agricultural Museum.

June 16th
Hosted by Black Street Quilt Shop, Elkton, MI

July 21st
Hosted by Judy Wallace

August Tea
Date and hostess to be determined
Themes and hours to be determined.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED for all Tea Parties
Click the Contact tab to email the Contact Chairman for Registration Information.

Fish Fry 2012

Begins Friday September 7th 4:00 to 7:00 P.M.
Ticket prices yet to be determined.
Held in the Munro Building
First come - first served
Come for the start as this event has often sold out in the past.

Fall Family Days 2012

Scheduled for September Saturday 8 & Sunday 9.
Farmer’s Breakfast both days starting at 7:00 A.M.

Please do not bring your pets. They are not permitted on the grounds.

There have been issues in the past thus causing this policy.
Thanks for your understanding.

Gate Donation to be determined.

The theme is POTATOES & COUNTRY SCHOOLS.