The Tahquamenon Logging Museum

This designated State Historic Site is located on M-123 just north of Newberry.

Situated on 29 acres on the shores of the Tahquamenon River, the museum features artifacts from Michigan's early days of lumbering. Facilities include an authentic cook shack, original C.C.C. building, music pavilion, picnic area, nature trail, boardwalk and Gift Shop.

Take a tour of the museum, see a slide presentation of early logging in Michigan, view the many artifacts, visit an original family dwelling, take a walk down the nature trail and stroll the boardwalk which takes you to a spectacular view of the Tahquamenon River.

The museum is open Memorial Day through Labor Day and is the site of several special events during the summer months. Open for the summer seven days a week from 9 am to 5 pm. Adults $3.00, 6-12 $1.50, children under 6 free.

March, 2009
March 28th-WOODCHOPPERS BALL. Held at the American Legion Hall in Newberry at 7pm.
Phone 906-293-3816 for additional information.

May, 2009
May 23, 2009. TAHQUAMENON RIVER LOGGING MUSEUM opens for the summer. Stop by and enjoy an old fashioned lumberjack breakfast served from 7:00 a.m. - noon at the Logging Museum located about 1 mile north of downtown Newberry on M-123. Museum open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Phone 906-293-3700 for more information.

June, 2009
June 27th. LUMBERJACK BREAKFAST will be served from 7:00 a.m. - noon at the Logging Museum. Spend an hour or the day and enjoy good food, nature trail, and visit the exhibits at the logging museum. Located about 1 mile north of downtown Newberry on M-123.

July, 2009
July 25th & 26th. LUMBERJACK BREAKFAST. Breakfast will be served from 7:00 a.m.-noon on both dats at the Logging Museum, Located about 1 mile north of downtown Newberry on M-123. Nature trail and logging museum will also be open.

August, 2009
August 22 & 23th, 2009. LUMBERJACK DAYS. Held at the Tahquamenon Logging Museum. M-123, 1 mile north of Newberry. Lumberjack breakfast served from 7 am to noon. Visit the Logging Museum and enjoy a walk along the nature trail.

September 2009
September 26, 2009. MICHIGAN FIDDLERS JAMBOREE and old fashioned square dance. Held at the American Legion in Newberry. 1 pm until 10 pm. Music, dancing, concessions, and lots of fun. Call the Logging Museum at 906-293-3700 for more information.

November, 2009
November 10th, 2009. THE 31st ANNUAL EDMUND FITZGERALD MEMORIAL SERVICE HELD AT THE GREAT LAKES SHIPWRECK MUSEUM. WHITEFISH POINT, 7 PM. Sponsored By the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society. Open to the public.

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