2016 Events Flyer

Here’s our new flyer outlining everything going on this season at the Thumb Octagon Barn.  This year’s theme is “Our Wonderful World of Water”.   Come on out see how we’re Saving the Past for Tomorrow’s Future!  Check out our Calendar page for other events

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Women Suffrage Tea at the Barn August 4, 2016

Women Suffrage Tea at the Barn August 4, 2016 from 3-5pm $15.00 per person – Adults only please (payable upon reservation) Food – Door prizes – Souvenir Tea Cup – entertainment – Tours of house (Tours of the barn for those who are interested),  Note, only 25 seats available. Contact: Carolyn Longmuir…

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2016 Volunteers needed

Fall Family Days:  Assist for any length of time for the Fall Family Days event September 10 & 11, 2016, call 989-658-8450 for more info. Purdy House:   Help clean the Purdy House during the 2016 Site Tours season, call 989-977-0025. Newsletter Editor:  Any person interested in working to compose…

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2016 School Tours May 11, 12 & 13

6-11-16 Update: Here’s a few pictures from this years 2016 School Tours.  See you next year!   5-24-16 Update: After having a terrific School Tours 2016, it is time to reflect on what happened to make the event so great and what educational things can be done to enhance and…

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