Mission Statement

      The Sunfield Historical Society, Welch Museum is a non-profit making, permanent institution, open to the public, which, acquires, conserves, researches, and exhibits, for purposes of inspiring children, connecting families, and strengthening our communities.

​     Welcome to the Sunfield Historical Society website. We strive to make your visit an enjoyable adventure into our past.
     Our society archives are available for research at the Welch Historical Museum located at 160 Main Street, Sunfield. Here you will have access to research books, family histories, cemetery records, newspapers, death certificates, funeral home records, post cards & photo's and so much more.
The long awaited book on the Sunfield Charter Members of Samuel Grinnell Post #283, located in Sunfield, MI will be available this weekend at the Welch Museum and also at the Sunfield Historical Society booth at the Sunfield Farmers Picnic. It is 180 pages of history of the G.A.R. Post #283 and its original members. This book tells the story of the men and their families, who their parents were, who they married, the battles they took part in during the Civil War and continues with their lives when they returned to their home and families. Society is asking for a $20 donation for each book. If you wish to have this book mailed to you, please add an additional $5 for postage. Mail check or money order to: Sunfield Historical Society, PO Box 251, Sunfield, MI 48890.

Hours
Museum Galleries and Museum Gift Shop

  Summer Hours: April - November
Monday - 10 am - 2 pm
​Wednesday - 2 pm - 5 pm
Saturday - 10 am - 2 pm

Winter Hours: December - March
Saturday - 10 am - 2 pm
(weather permitting)

We will also open up the museum for you if you are unable to come during regular hours.

Coffee pot is always on, so stop by and enjoy the displays, they will bring back many pleasant memories.

Admission is free, donations are appreciated

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