Drummond Island Historical Museum

06/10/2026

Don’t forget to add the museum to your list of visits while on 🌞

Open daily!

06/09/2026

🌧️🏝️ Looking for something to do on a rainy summer day?

Stop by the Drummond Island Historical Museum and take a journey through the stories, people, and traditions that helped shape our island community.

From maritime history and pioneer life to local artifacts and photographs, there's always something new to discover, whether it's your first visit or your fiftieth.o

History has a way of making even the rainiest day a little brighter.

Now we want to hear from you...

👇 What's your favorite Drummond Island fun fact?

Share it in the comments and let's see how many unique pieces of island history and trivia we can collect!

06/05/2026

Don’t forget to add the museum to your list of Summer stops!

Open daily 🌞

06/04/2026

06/02/2026

⛵🌊 From Beaver Island to Drummond Island 🌊⛵

Many of Drummond Island's early families arrived by water, and among them were members of the Seaman family.

Like many island settlers, the Seaman’s were drawn to opportunity, natural resources, and the promise of building a life in the Great Lakes. Their journey brought them from Beaver Island to Drummond Island, becoming part of the community that helped shape the island we know today.

Travel between islands wasn't as simple as hopping in a car. Families, belongings, supplies, and livestock often made the trip by boat, relying on weather, skill, and determination to reach their new homes.

The story of the Seaman family is one of many that reminds us how connected the Great Lakes islands have always been. Long before bridges and modern transportation, these waters served as the highways that linked communities together.

Do you have Seaman family connections or stories that have been passed down through your family? We'd love to hear them in the comments.

📸 If you have historic Seaman family photos, feel free to share them below!

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06/02/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to our weekly engagement list! 🎉

Bryan Garvey, Ed Adams, Craig Britton

05/29/2026

🤍 A Memory from Drummond Island's Past 🤍

One of the best parts of this page is the stories that come with the photographs.

After sharing this 1963 photo of the old "Hurry Back" sign, Linda Rade Baker shared memories of visiting Drummond Island with her family. They stayed at Vechell's Resort, spent their days fishing, walked the Maxton Plains, and even made a trip to the old dump to see bears.

She recalled family vacations filled with fishing, island adventures, and the friendships that made Drummond feel like a second home. One story that made us smile was her memory of seeing a bear at the dump and watching her mother run back to the car faster than she'd ever seen before.

Linda also shared memories of Hank and Grace from Chuck's and wrote, "I think they still dance at Chuck's at night when it's closed." ❤️

Thank you, Linda, for sharing these wonderful memories and helping preserve a little piece of Drummond Island history. Stories like these remind us that the island isn't just a destination, it's a place that becomes part of people's lives for generations.

Do you have a favorite Drummond Island memory? We'd love to hear it in the comments.

05/28/2026

Drummond Island has always been tied to the water. 🌊⚓

From fishing boats and ferries to swimming at the beach, family camp weekends, and long summer days out on the lake, so many memories here begin on the shoreline.

Let’s see your favorite throwback on the water… bonus points if it’s in black and white.

🤍 Drop your photos in the comments and tell us a little about the memory behind them.

05/27/2026

The Miner family on Drummond Island around 1965. 🤍they have been visiting the island for generations.

Photos like this are such an important reminder that island history is made up of everyday moments, family gatherings, summers near the water, docks, stories, and generations of people who helped shape life on Drummond Island.

Thank you for helping preserve these memories and pieces of local history for future generations to look back on.

If you have old photos or memories from Drummond Island, share them in the comments. We love seeing the island through everyone’s stories and photographs over the years. 🤍

05/26/2026

One of our favorite things about Drummond Island history is realizing how many ordinary moments eventually become part of the story.

The old ferry rides.
Family fish fries.
Camp photos tucked into albums.
Kids jumping off docks.
Storms on the lake.
Long winters and muddy springs.

Years later, those small moments become the memories people treasure most.

If you have an old Drummond Island photo or memory, share it in the comments. We love seeing the island through everyone’s stories. 🤍