Midland County Historical Society

Herbert D. Doan Midland County History Center

The Herbert D. Doan Midland County History Center is the gateway to Heritage Park. It houses a permanent hands-on gallery of interactive exhibits of Midland County history, from the beginning to today; a gallery of featured exhibitions; a research library for local and general history; and an archival collection of Midland County artifacts.

The Doan History Center is open Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5 pm. Closed weekends and holidays.

Admission to the Dorothy Dow Arbury Gallery is free.

Herbert H. Dow Historical Museum

The Herbert H. Dow Historical Museum has multi-media exhibits that provide a fascinating look at the birth of Midland’s largest business and the evolution of the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

The Museum is open during "Hands on History" Weekends.

1874 Bradley Home Museum and Carriage House

The 1874 Bradley Home is a beautifully restored hands-on historic house museum where visitors enjoy a glimpse of the everyday life of an early Midland Family. The adjacent Carriage House features a collection of horse-drawn carriages and sleighs, and is home to mid-Michigan’s largest functioning blacksmith’s shop.

The Bradley Home is open during "Hands on History" Weekends.


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