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.
Special Events at the
Logging Museum and in Newberry, Michigan
March, 2008
March 15th-WOODCHOPPERS BALL. Held at the
American Legion Hall in Newberry at 7pm.
Phone 906-293-3816 for additional information.
May, 2008
May 24, 2008. 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, 2008
June 21st. 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, 2008
July 26th & 27th. LUMBERJACK BREAKFAST.
Breakfast will be served from 7:00 a.m.-noon on both days 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, 2008
August 23 & 24th, 2008. 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 2008
September 27, 2008. 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, 2008
November 10th, 2008. 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.
Call the
Tahquamenon Logging Museum at 906-293-3700 for additional
information.
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