Courtesy photo of the Harrisville Train Depot.

HARIISVILLE – The nonprofit Friends of the Harrisville Train Depot, Inc. completed roofing stabilization of the 1901-era Historic Harrisville Train Depot, thanks to a generous matching grant from the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) DAR Historic Preservation Grant program. The Friends of the Harrisville Train Depot was able to match the funds thanks to generous community support from the Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan, individual and family donations, Depot Community Yard Sale and Pig Roast Fundraiser programs.

Be part of the renovation by supporting the 2026 Annual Community Yard Sale at the Harrisville Depot, located at 301 E. Dock Street, Harrisville Michigan.

Since its founding in 1890, the National Society of the DAR has supported historic preservation as one of three main mission areas (along with patriotism and education). The grant was sponsored and supported by the River Aux Sables Chapter NSDAR (Oscoda, Michigan).

As part of DAR’s commitment to historic preservation, the Depot project was selected from a national application process managed by DAR Historic Preservation Grants to provide financial assistance for projects that preserve historic records, objects and sites.

The project is part of the multi-phased Historic Harrisville Michigan Train Depot Phase II Stabilization/Renovation, guided by an expert work plan provided pro bono by historic certified architects. Now celebrating its 125th year, the goal is to open the Depot to the public for community events, enrichment and historic education. The multi-year, phased process includes historic preservation, restoration and rehabilitation of the historically significant 1901 cut stone passenger train depot, vacant for six decades and includes replacement of exterior roof eaves, soffits, vents, tin flashing and finials.

According to nonprofit organization Friends of the Harrisville Train Depot, this is one in a number of projects critical to bring the structure to preservation before further damage is incurred.