Oceana County Historical & Genealogical Society happenings are ripe in the Land of Mears. On June 7, the 4th graders from Spitler Elementary School came to the Mears Museum & Historical Complex and toured the seven buildings. The students were divided into seven groups and took turns visiting each structure and the treasures inside. OCH&GS volunteers were on hand to tell about the buildings and artifacts. Organizers would like to extend a special thanks to all of the volunteers.
Now, on June 21, the Mears Museum & Historical Complex will be open to visitors throughout the summer on both Saturdays and Sundays, from 1-4 p.m. each day, through Labor Day. Volunteers will meet visitors with info about the different buildings. Come and enjoy!
Come and spend an hour or two revisiting the past and learning more about Oceana County's rich history. Find out how the dunes became the place to come and play. Check out the vintage dune buggies and a wonderful lighthouse exhibit. Visit the home of Swift Lathers, the editor of the "World's Smallest Newspaper - The Mears Newz," a historic church, a primitive lakeside cottage and other buildings. Enjoy a large collection of vintage agriculture equipment in their new Agricultural Building, as well as hundreds of other artifacts. Guide by Cell audio tours are available.
The museum is located at 5809 W. Fox Road, Mears. Admission is free. Donations and volunteers are always welcome.
