| Address: | 5 Featherbone Ave, Three Oaks, MI 49128, USA |
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| Postal code: | 49128 |
| Website: | http://www.regionofthreeoaksmuseum.com/ |
In the new building they have put 9 display cubicles.
They begin with the Chamberlain and the Warren Featherbone display, telling the early history if the region.
There is a section on the railroad and school history. River Valley high school has the 1979 state basketball champs.
The section on the flu epidemic tells of Three Oaks losing more people than anywhere else in the county.
The fourth section shows the farming equipment used in the past.
The fifth section shows the history of the Warren's and Hunerjagers' department store.
The back wall had a display of the movie "Prancer" that was shot in Three Oaks.
There are sections of Jumping Joe Sivaldi and John Flynn the Chicago mobster that had a home here.
The sixth section tells about the army's Red Arrow division where local soldiers served.
There Are typical bedroom and kitchen displays, and a music room display.
The center section has sundry items relating to the area.
A wonderful place with tons of interesting bits of history to see. Great for the townfolk who lived it, and wonderful for out-of-town visitors who wish to know more about the community.