(Chelsea Update would like to thank Shawn Personke for the information in the story.)
Local history lovers will have the opportunity to support the Chelsea Area Historical Museum Building Legacy Fund with two fundraisers that will help the organization preserve the museum’s home, the historic Boyd House.
First up, supporters can enjoy a delicious “Concrete for a Cause” shake from Culver’s. For every shake sold on Aug. 8 and 9, Chelsea Culver’s will donate $1 to the museum’s fund.
“We’re happy for this sweet event at Culver’s,” said Jan Bernath, president of the Chelsea Area Historical Society and Museum.
“Major projects are coming due,” she added, “including painting the exterior, a new furnace, water heater, and roof.”
Bernath has also launched a Building Legacy GoFundMe.
“We’re proud of our historical museum and the fact that the building is one of the oldest homes in Chelsea. However, being one of the oldest buildings in town means it needs a bit more TLC and maintenance,” she said.
Donations of any size can be made at the museum’s GoFundMe page or through the museum’s website.
https://gofund.me/3518b1dd, www.chelseahistory.org
The mission of the Chelsea Area Historical Society is to gather and preserve Chelsea area history, educate the public, and promote the restoration and preservation of historic buildings and sites for future generations. The museum is located in the 1853 Boyd House, at 128 Jackson St., across from the Chelsea Depot.
For more information, visit www.chelseahistory.org or call 734-476-2010.
