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HARRISVILLE – Join the Friends of the Harrisville Depot, Inc. for an open house to celebrate the 125th birthday of the 1901 Historic Harrisville Train Depot on Sept 12 from Noon until 4 p.m. The open house will be held at 301 Dock Street in Harrisville.
Enjoy family games, a mustache and old time clothes contest, music by Gypsy Heart, and bake sale and food truck refreshments.
Learn more at harrisvilledepot.org
The mission of the organization is to restore, preserve, enhance, and maintain the depot for educational purposes and community benefit.
Wish the historic Harrisville depot a Happy Quasquicentennial The Historic Harrisville Depot stands as one of the region's most visible representations of local history, culture, and character. Its distinct Richardsonian Romanesque architecture embodies stories of the people and industries that built Northeast Michigan--particularly during the era of lumbering and railway expansion.
Restoration work has progressed at a brisk pace driven by strong community support and crucial grant funding. Bringing this 125-year-old landmark back to life creates a tangible, living history experience for students, residents, and visitors alike.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
– Music & Food: Performance by Gypsy Heart and GrindHead Coffee Truck
– Family Fun: Mustache, Old Fashioned Clothes Contest; Bake sale, 50/50 raffle, silent auction, and old-fashioned games
– History Presentations: Local history archive presentations and insights into the depot’s past