(Chelsea Update would like to thank Janet Ogle-Mater for the information in this story.)
The Chelsea Area Historical Society (CAHS) will host a celebration of history on Sunday, June 23, from noon-4 p.m. at Timbertown Park in Chelsea.
Chelsea History Fest is a free, family-friendly event showcasing a 1860s vintage base ball exhibition game against the Chelsea Fire Department at 12:30 p.m. and a full game against the Flint Lumber City club to start at 2 p.m.
A pre-1940s car show, onsite temporary CAHS Historical Museum, and historical demonstrations will also highlight the day.
Exhibitions will include wool spinning, weaving, vintage printing, chair caning, antique dolls, photograph restoration and conservation.
In addition, there will be old-fashioned games available for the young and young at heart. All activities are free and ongoing throughout the afternoon.
Community members are encouraged to bring a picnic and relax while taking in vintage base ball and other historically entertaining activities. Baked goods, snacks, and beverages will be on sale during the event to supplement a family’s picnic fare.
The mission of the Chelsea Area Historical Society is to gather and preserve the history of the Chelsea area for future generations, while educating all generations. CAHS endeavors to collect, manage, display, and maintain area artifacts, photographs, archival information, and genealogy records of local citizens in western Washtenaw County.
