Current Exhibits
The First People (new for 2026)
The Early Settlers
The Agricultural Boom
Rural Education
Growth & Prosperity
Turn of the Century
Between the Wars
City Faces Challenges
Williamston Rebounds
Williamston in War
Williamston and the Railroad
Rotating Exhibit (new for 2026) - 100 Years of Boy Scouts in Williamston
The Early Settlers
The Agricultural Boom
Rural Education
Growth & Prosperity
Turn of the Century
Between the Wars
City Faces Challenges
Williamston Rebounds
Williamston in War
Williamston and the Railroad
Rotating Exhibit (new for 2026) - 100 Years of Boy Scouts in Williamston
Williamston Depot's Telegraph Station
"Williamston Depot's Telegraph Station" is the title of a permanent exhibit that recreates the railroad/Western Union telegraph station that originally was in the depot, located “by the railroad tracks.” The Depot was moved in 1979, by volunteers, to its current site. The “bay window” area was once the telegraph station. Board member Earl Wolf, who spearheaded the creation of the exhibit, states: “the board had talked about recreating a telegraph station in that spot for a long time, but we lacked many artifacts and the expertise.” Earl stumbled upon the name of Robert Hibbard, who is 92 plus and learned telegraphy after WWII. He worked as a telegrapher at nearly every train depot across lower Michigan. Mr. Hibbard volunteered to donate priceless telegraph artifacts as well as his knowledge to complete our exhibit.
Williamston and the Railroad
New in 2026: First People
Check back later in 2026 for information on our newest exhibit regarding the first inhabitants of the Williamston area.