Awards & Grants

Through the generous efforts and contributions of our community, the Historical Society of Saginaw County has been the recipient of many prestigious awards and grants. 

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Castle Museum

Humanities Learning Center's Outstanding Humanities Organization, 2020

 

Castle Museum

State of Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs

(MCACA) and the National Endowment for the Arts, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

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Preservation Gem Award 
Michigan Historic Preservation Network, 2016

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History on the Move 
Nexteer Steering the Future Fund Grant, 2016

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Deputy Director Tom Trombley, Lifetime Achievement Award
Michigan Historic Preservation Network, 2015

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History on the Move
State of Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) Grant, 2015

 

Preserve America Steward
The White House, 2015

 

Best Local Museum and Historical Site
Township View Newspaper, 2015

 

All Area Arts Award
Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission, 2015

 

Best Practices Award
Association of Midwest Museums, 2014

 

Community Collective Garden
Women's National Farm and Garden Association, 2014

 

Best Local Museum
Township View Newspaper, 2014

 

Best Historical Site
Township View Newspaper, 2014

 

History on the Move
State of Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA)
and the National Endowments for the Arts, 2014 

 

Outstanding Local Society
Historical Society of Michigan, 2013

 

Leadership in History Award - Project 1893
The American Association for State and Local History, 2013

 

Great Lakes Bay Women
Saginaw Area Community Foundation, 2013

 

History on the Move
State of Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, 2013

 

History on the Move
National Endowment for the Arts, 2013

 

State History Award for Outstanding Educational Program - History on the Move
Historical Society of Michigan, 2012

 

Volunteer of the Year
Michigan Museums Association, 2011