Along the Waterways of Washtenaw County

“Along the Waterways of Washtenaw County” is a family friendly exhibit that will take visitors on a journey along the shorelines, exploring the history of some of our County’s waterways and the industries, resources, products and communities they built and sustained.

Most early American villages and towns were located on or near a river, creek, stream or lake for navigation purposes as well as domestic and agricultural water supply. Settlements in Washtenaw County were no exception. Before trains and highways, waterways were the most effective way to move heavy goods over long distances. What did these early settlers bring with them? And what did they make when they got here?

Rivers, tributaries and streams provided an accessible source of fresh water for drinking, irrigation, and industry, including the operation of dams and mills of various sorts that produced what the villagers needed. Waterways offer places to walk along the bank, boat, paddle, kayak, swim, fish, wade in the water, or sit, relax, picnic and enjoy the view. The exhibit opens Saturday, April 12 at 12 noon. The Museum on Main Street, 500 N.Main, is open Saturdays and Sundays, 12 noon-4pm and weekdays by appointment. Groups are welcome, email d2Nocy0xMDAwIHwgYW1lcml0ZWNoICEgbmV0 or call 734-662-9092.

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