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COLON HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Colon Historical Museum


Colon Historical Museum

The Community Historical Society of Colon was organized in 1974 to promote interest in all aspects of the history of Colon and the surrounding area. To help fulfill its purpose the society established and today maintains the museum which opened on July 4th, 1976. The society purchased the residence next door to the original museum and in 1992 moved the displays into the Farrand-Hoekzema annex. In 2002, the society added a 24' x 70' addition to the church building to house the Express print shop and other displays.

Visitors to the museum are treated to a variety of magical history artifacts. One of the most popular of these is the poster displays of most of the magicians and behind the scenes people that have made the Magic Get Together what it is today. Visitors can do a quick visual search or research the extensive articles that have been compiled in the displays.

Of course, the museum is not just magic but a look back into the history of Southwestern Michigan including the lifestyles, the military, the Native Americans in the area, and the architecture that makes up Colons past. A truly fascinating look at Colons past is waiting for you at the Colon Historical Museum. The museum is open during the Get Together daily from 3pm-5pm and is located at 219 N Blackstone Ave.

Below are a couple videos on the Museum and Colon Michigan by Joe Ganger, President of the Colon Community Historical Society. Below the videos are a gallery of pictures from the magic and other exhibits on display at the Colon Museum.




Zoom Presentation on Colon 2022

Colon Museum Introduction 2011


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