Events
Two main annual events keep the Sanford Historical Society members busy!Log Cabin Days & Founders' Days
Log Cabin Days
Every fourth Sunday in June, Michigan celebrates it's history and craftsmanship by honoring the Log Cabin.
Our Smith cabin, equipped with period furnishings, is featured. Refreshments are served and special events offered, providing educational and reminiscent fun for our visitors.
To find out more about Log Cabin Days, visit the Log Cabin Society of Michigan web site.
Founders' Days
A celebration Sanford is proud of!
Rich in history and stories, this celebration calls all of Sanford's present and past citizens to come together and spread the cheer of how this great part of Midland County came to be.
Many thanks to all our members and friends who pitched in to make last year's 2007 Founders' Days bigger and better than ever!
Extra thanks are due to Dale Hafer who has been granted a lifetime membership for his extraordinary service on this and many past Founders' Days.
2008 Founders' Days
September 6 & 7, 2008
Below is a tentative schedule of events!
Sanford Village Park
Village Craft Show "Art in the Park
(at the park pavilion 989-687-7571)
Starlight Riders 4-H Club Horse Back Rides
(11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sat. & Sun.)
Mud Creek Crawl Foot Race at Pine Haven Recreation Area
(989-832-6874)
5K run at 9:30 a.m.
10K run at 10:15 a.m.
| Sanford Centennial Museum Grounds | |
| Saturday, Sept. 6 | |
| 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. | SHS Pancake Breakfast - Church Bake Sale |
| 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Sanford Centennial Museum Opens for Visitors |
| 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Demonstrations, wood carving, indian basket/beadwork, spinning, blacksmith, children's' train ride |
| noon | Founders' Day Parade (11:00 line up at Sanford Food Pride) |
| noon - 4:00 p.m. | SHS Pig Roast and Bean Soup - Food Vendors |
| 1:30 p.m. | Pie Eating Contest |
| 1:30 p.m. | Sanford Line Dancers and Cloggers |
| 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. | Country and Bluegrass Music |
| Sunday, Sept. 7 | |
| 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Chapel Service |
| 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Sanford Centennial Museum Open for Visitors |
| noon - 4:00 p.m. | SHS Sloppy Joes and Bean Soup - Food Vendors Demonstrations, and Music |
| 4:00 p.m. | Quilt Raffle Drawing |
50/50 tickets will be sold both days. Sale Items: Books, T-Shirts, Hats, Memberships, Etc. 
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Fall Quilt Show
Saturday, September 27, 2008
The theme is Americana/Flag themed quilts. Call the museum if you have a quilt you would like to exhibit.
