Sanilac County Historical Museum

Carriage Barn

Although it is made from 100 year old timbers and barn boards, this carriage barn was actually constructed in the late 1970's.  The original barn from which the wood came stood on the Mathews Farm on Gardner Line Road.  It was donated to the museum by Gerald Nyquist.  It is constructed as most early barns were built, the beams are pegged but the cross supports and decking are nailed.  The horse-drawn buggy used by Dr. Joseph Loop when making rounds to treat his patients is on the grounds as well.  There is also a carriage that was a funeral hearse from the Carmen Funeral Home.

Museum Open June 7 - August 31 Wed-Fri 11-4 p.m. -- Sat-Sun 12-4 p.m.
Our Victorian Decorated Mansion available for Private Holiday Parties.  Call 1-810-622-9946
Village Church Available for Wedding Rentals, Memorial Services and other events 810-622-9633 or 810-622-9946