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By Beth and Bruce Thayer
HALE– The Plainfield Township Historical Commission and Museum, located at Eagle Pointe Plaza in Hale, is open during winter hours on Tuesdays from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. (closed noon–1 p.m. for lunch). Commission members are happy to help answer questions or assist with research on local history or ancestry, and appointments outside regular hours are available on request. The museum features a well-curated collection of local artifacts, photographs, books, and military displays.
Looking ahead, the commission is placing a new emphasis on preserving community memories by gathering historical information from long-time residents of Plainfield Township and the Sixty Lakes area of Iosco County. They hope to record family histories, childhood memories, stories of daily life, farms, schools, and the challenges and joys that shaped the community. Information about homes, cottages, or properties is also welcomed.
What may seem like a small detail can be an important piece of the larger historical picture, especially as memories are lost when they are not written down.
To share your stories or learn more, stop by the museum or contact the Plainfield Township offices at 989-728-2811.
