Welcome to the Alberta Village Museum -
Henry Ford's Historic Model SawMill Town!
This historic location is operated by the Alberta Village Museum Association on the grounds of Michigan Technological University's Ford Center.
This unique village, with its sawmill, was built by Henry Ford in the midst of his northern Forest holdings. It was to become one of his "Village Industries," which were common in lower Michigan.
Alberta provides an interesting example of sawmill technology, a planned community in a beautiful forest setting and the power of one man's vision to create a suitable environment for his employees.
Please come visit us and see where the Ford "Woodie" got its wood!
The museum and gift shop are open Tuesday - Saturday
June 15th through the fall color season (mid-October)
Hours: 9:30am - 3:30pm
For information on group tours, please call or email: 906.524.6181 kalprice@mtu.edu
Alberta Village Museum is incorporated as a non-profit organization under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Membership is open to all with an annual fee of $20. Members receive a copy of the annual report and semi-annual newsletter.
The association has an active oral history program,. Video and audio tapes of the interviews can be bought or rented by members at reduced rates. Copies of long-range plans for the Alberta village Museum by-laws of the association are available on request.
Last updated:
October 4, 2007
