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If you are really interested in
Fife Lake’s rich history, consider joining the
Fife
Lake Historical Society! |
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HISTORICAL FIFE LAKE
Fife Lake is an authentic Northern Michigan village named for
William Fife in 1872. The village began as a lumbering town,
fueled by the operation of the Grand Rapids and Indiana
Railroad. Today, there are many ways for visitors to step back
into the past and learn about Fife Lake’s rich history. |
FIFE LAKE AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM
231-879-3342
The Fife Lake museum is full of numerous historical artifacts and
displays relating to the history of this quaint village. The museum is
open for tours from 1-4pm on Wed, Sat, and Sun throughout the summer.
FIFE LAKE HISTORICAL WALK
Click here for the Historical Walk Brochure and Map!
Visitors can experience the unique history of Fife Lake, first hand, by
participating in the Fife Lake Historical Walk. The walk includes 27
display plaques throughout the town with wonderful historic photographs
and a short write-up identifying and explaining many of the remaining
historical buildings and sites. The walk features the authentic brick
Fife Lake Hardware, historic fire ban, historic schoolhouse, and many
other homes and businesses throughout the town. Brochures and maps for
the Historic Walk are available in the museum.
HISTORIC ONE-ROOM SCHOOL HOUSE
Coming Soon!
Recently, the Fife Lake Historical society was able to purchase the
historic one-room schoolhouse. The one-room school house will serve as a
welcome center for Fife Lake visitors. In addition to traditional
welcome materials, the building will feature historical desks, books,
and other educational materials as part of a historical school display.
TOUR THE HISTORIC FIFE LAKE FIRE BARN
The historic Fife Lake fire barn was home to the volunteer firefighting
team in the 1880s. Today, the building houses an original fire truck,
authentic firemen’s uniforms, and large wheeled firefighting equipment.
The fire barn is open for tours from 1-4 pm on Wed, Sat, and Sun during
the summer.
BIG NEWS!
Recently, the Historical Society had the opportunity to purchase the
historic one-room school house. This will allow the museum to expand its
display and reopen a beautiful historic building for visitors. However,
in order to fully take advantage of this opportunity, the Historical
Society needs your help! The Society will be asking for tax-deductible
pledges over the next three years to cover the cost of this new purchase
and maintain the Historical Museum. For more information, please inquire
at the museum or call 231-879-3342.
THANK YOU!!!
To contact the chamber:
Phone: 231-879-4154
E-mail:
president@fifelake.org
Website maintained & updated by: Don Bice
Original layout, design, and information by: Ashley Broering |
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