206 Curwood Castle Drive, Owosso
989-723-8354
www.shiawasseearts.org

Located next to the historic Curwood Castle overlooking the Shiawassee River, the Shiawassee Arts Center serves as a showcase for the work of area, statewide and national artists. It has nine galleries with featured exhibits, a specialty gift shop and art classes for children and adults. Be sure to visit the newly renovated Cottonwood Terrace and River Gallery. The Arts Center is available for meetings, private receptions and parties. No admission fee, handicap accessible.
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday – 12pm-5pm
Saturday & Sunday – 12pm-4pm

405 S. Washington Street, Owosso
989-725-9464
www.michigansteamtrain.com

The SRI’s mission is to preserve the knowledge, skills and technology involved with the maintenance and operation of steam locomotives and to educate the public about the enormous impact that these machines had in economic development of Owosso, Michigan and the Great Lakes Region. The institute is home to the majestic Pere Marquette 1225, the largest operating steam locomotive of its kind. The 1225 embodies the characteristics of the last and most powerful steam locomotives. The Steam Railroading Institute offers weekend excursions throughout the summer and several all day excursions throughout the year. The most popular of all excursions is the “North Pole Express,” available during November and December.

200 Railroad Street, P.O. Box 106, Durand
989-288-3561
www.durandstation.org

The Durand Union Station recaptures the golden years of railroading. The Michigan Railroad History Museum features photos, artifacts, displays and articles of Durand’s rich railroad history. See displays from the Ann Arbor History Society and the Grand Trunk Western Historical Society. For a firsthand look at railroading of yesterday, Durand Union Station is an interesting educational place to visit. The Depot has also gained prominence as one of the most photographed train stations in America. You may visit Durand Union Station on Tuesday-Thursday & Sunday 1-5pm, Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm.

Curwood Castle Park 226 Curwood Castle Drive, Owosso
989-725-0597
www.owossohistory.org

James Oliver Curwood – Writer, Conservationist, Visionary, Iconoclast, Imaginer and Movie Pioneer – created Curwood Castle to serve as his writing and conservation studio. Curwood, one of America’s foremost authors of adventure novels and an early advocate of environmental conservation, skillfully created a replica of a French Norman chateau on the banks of his beloved Shiawassee River. At least 200 motion pictures have been based on or directly inspired by his novels and short stories. Built between 1922 and 1923, Curwood Castle was used by Curwood until his death in 1927.

Curwood Castle is part of The Curwood Collection, managed by the Owosso Historical Commission. The Collection includes the Comstock Pioneer Cabin and the Woodard Paymaster Building, both located at the Curwood Castle Park. Also part of the Curwood Collection is the Amos Gould House, which houses the office of the Owosso Historical Commission as well as the Ivan Conger Archive Room and the Curwood Collection Archives.

The Curwood Castle is open to the public March to mid-April, Thursday thru Sunday, 1 to 5 pm; and mid-April Tuesday thru Sunday to December, 1-5 pm.

The Comstock Pioneer Cabin and Woodard Paymaster Building are open to the public June 16 through September 29, Saturdays 10-5pm, Sundays 1-5pm, admission is free. The Amos Gould House is open to the public for tours by appointment only.

For more information call 989-725-0597 or visit www.owossohistory.org

Located on Governor Parsons Lane, inside Hugh McCurdy Park, Corunna
989-743-3650 or 989-743-4995
www.corunna-mi.gov

Imagine being able to go back in time to see what it was like 100 years ago. New elements being added at every opportunity, the replicated village features restored historical buildings of the golden days of yesteryear during life before electricity, running water, automobiles and the modern conveniences of today’s busy life. Open the afternoon of July 4th, the first two weekends in December and by appointment.

2635 N. M-52, Owosso
989-723-3365
www.devriesnature.org

The DeVries Historic Carriage and Sleigh Museum boasts one of the finest collections of carriages, buggies, surreys, sleighs and cutters in the Midwest. The collection consists of over 27 vehicles. Owosso’s manufacturing past is well represented by buggies and sleighs built in the early 1900s by the Owosso Carriage & Sleigh Company. Entrance to the museum is by appointment only. To learn more about special events and educational opportunities, visit their website.

114 E. Main Street, Owosso
989-723-4003
www.owossoplayers.com

Dedicated to its mission to Educate, Entertain, and Enrich lives by providing a quality performing arts experience, the Owosso Community Players produce 3 musicals, 2 plays, a holiday variety show, and an interactive dinner show each season,

In addition, they host a variety of outside live performing artists to expand the cultural offerings to the greater Shiawassee region.  OCP also provide performing arts education classes and workshops throughout the year.   Visit their website www.owossoplayers.com to learn more about their programming, how to get involved, rental opportunities, and much more.

205 Airport Drive, Owosso
989-725-1969

The Owosso Community Airport began in 1929 as a single grass strip with one hanger. Today it has three landing strips surrounded by spacious hangers and a community that has grown up around it. Business people fly in, small jets and helicopters land and flying schools train future pilots. Bring the family out to watch planes come and go anytime. The airport is also home to Crosswinds Café and Skydive Owosso. Join them on Saturday September 17th for the 1st Annual Fly In. The public is always welcome.

127 East First Street, Perry
517-625-6155

This home museum depicts the history of Perry, Morrice and Shaftsburg area. Be sure to visit the exhibit of Mastodon bones that were found in Perry Township back in 2001. Open Saturday and Sunday 1-5pm, July-December

1997 N. M-52, Owosso
989-723-2371

This museum offers collections of written historical material and artifacts relating to the history of the Shiawassee County area. Open every Saturday and Sunday afternoon from mid-May through mid-September. Organizations, clubs, church groups, or classrooms can schedule a tour of the Museum by contacting Charles Wascher at 989-723-2371.