Visit the Museum
The Historical Society’s downtown museum is located in the Masonic Building, 201 Main Street, next to City Hall. Enter through City Hall Monday through Friday during regular business hours and take a self-guided tour into East Jordan’s past. In 2020, the museum was updated with fresh paint, new carpet and lighting, and new displays were created. Admission is free, we hope you will take a few moments to visit.
The Elm Pointe Museum and Cygred Riley Purchase Prize Gallery are open during the Portside Art Fair, the first full weekend in August.
The Historical Society has teamed up with the City of East Jordan to cosmetically restore and protect our historic steam engine, Engine #6. The project aims to complete minor repairs, recoat the exterior, construct a roof/fence, create an informational display, and set up an endowment fund for future needs.
This will be a substantial undertaking with an estimated cost of $350,000. The Historical Society has set up a fund at Charlevoix State Bank where the public can make donations. Donations may also be mailed directly to the Historical Society, PO Box 1355, East Jordan, MI 49727. When donating, please mention it’s for the “Train Fund” in the memo line.
Books For Sale
“East Jordan Remembers”, A collection of stories about East Jordan’s past (108 pages), has been reprinted through a generous donation from the Charlevoix County Community Foundation.
“The Business Interests of William Pitt Porter in East Jordan, MI” by Paul Bowen (113 pages), was made possible through a generous donation from the Porter family.
Both soft cover books are $15.00 each or purchase both together for $25. Copies may be purchased at the East Jordan Chamber of Commerce office at 100 Main Street.