Monroe County Historical Museum

HOURS:  10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
             Open Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat., all year long.
             Museum Archives open Wednesday through Saturday  Archives closed from 1-1:30 p.m. for lunch
             Museum will be closed on Sundays for January, February, March and April.
             Sunday hours starting in May, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.   

Please Note: For October, November and part of December there may be staff shortages in the Archives. Jim and Lynn will be in the Archives to assist you in your research. Please call ahead to the main Museum 723 240 7780 for Saturday availability before you make your trip to avoid disappointment. Thank you for your patience and understanding!                  

DECEMBER 1-31:  Annual Christmas Tree Festival (Wednesday through Sunday)

ADMISSION CHARGE (June, July, August) Adult:$2, Child 7-17: $1, Under 7: free

 Admission the rest of year is free.

ALL FACILITIES CLOSED:  Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, Easter Sunday

Location: 126 South Monroe Street  Monroe, MI 48161
Telephone:  734-240-7780

GUIDED TOURS may be arranged by appointment only.
Groups may request Education Brochure.

Located in the heart of downtown Monroe, this imposing Georgian style public building was built as a post office in 1910, on the site of General and Mrs. Custer’s home. It was acquired in 1972 by the La-Z-Boy Chair Foundation as the second home for the Museum. Founded in 1938 by the Monroe County Historical Society, the museum is presently operated by the Monroe County Historical Commission. It houses one of the largest collections of 18^th and 19^th century artifacts relating to Southeast Michigan.  Only a small percentage of the total collection can be exhibited at one time; many exhibits are changed each year.  Return trips to our museum are often rewarding.

GIFT SHOPPE: Within the museum building, the Monroe County Historical Society operates a gift shop containing books and souvenirs, relating to southeastern Michigan, Monroe County, and General Custer.

Special Events: 

The Monroe County Historical Museum will be celebrating the 30^th Annual Christmas Tree Festival during the month of December.

The annual River Raisin Battle Commemoration has been set for Saturday, January 24th , 2009.

Museum News - a newsletter of the Monroe County Historical Museum
Jan/Feb/March 2008 Museum Newsletter (pdf)
Apr/May/Jun 2008 Museum Newsletter (pdf)
July/Aug/Sept 2008 Museum Newsletter (pdf)

Invaded on all Sides -  A new book by Ralph Naveaux (Director Emeritus) about the Battle of the River Raisin view Flyer(pdf) for more information.

Monroe County Cemetery Study Available.  View the pdf file to find out how to order a copy.