Crocker House Museum & Gardens

09/14/2026

Looking for a treasure, a special gift for a special someone, or do you just want to browse through some amazing items. Visit the Crocker House Museum Garage Sale this Friday and Saturday. We have a little bit of everything and something will catch your eye. Look for the tents in the driveway of 26 Byron Court Mount Clemens. We look forward to seeing you.
All proceeds support the Crocker House Museum

09/07/2026

Have you purchased your tickets for Cemetery Walk yet?

Planning is underway, and The Crocker House is ready to treat you to a journey through Mount Clemens' rich past. Walk amongst Clinton Grove's historic graves and hear the tales of love and loss and fortune and misery at the headstones of those who helped to build Mount Clemens. 💀

Historical re-enactors will guide you through stories from the 19th and 20th century while you traverse through the winding paths of the over 170 year old cemetery.🪦

After your journey with the spirits, continue the spooky celebrations with free cider and doughnuts while bidding on a terrifyingly delightful assortment of raffle baskets.

[email protected]
(586) 465-2488

Office Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

09/02/2026

The Crocker House’s Gardens hold an array of beautiful flora 🌸, local insects🐝, and memorial bricks🧱. Would you like to have your friend, loved one or organization memorialized in our gardens? We offer customized bricks that can be purchased either in 4x8 or 8x8 sizes.

4x8 bricks can contain up to 3 lines of engraving and cost $100.

8x8 Bricks can contain up to 6 lines of engraving and cost $140.

These can make a touching anniversary, birthday, or memorial gift for those who are lifelong lovers of Michigan History or those who would prefer to be remembered for years to come amongst the Crocker House Gardens.

[email protected]
(586) 465-2488

Office Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

08/28/2026

We are beyond grateful to have welcomed so many guests at our 3 Wives Teas this summer!

Your enthusiasm about this event and the enthralling lives of our Crocker ladies assures us that this event, and others like it, will continue to be a hit here at The Crocker House.

We enjoyed putting our pinkies up, nibbling on finger sandwiches and hearing all about Mount Clemens history with you. 💙☕

If you’re interested in what else is going on at The Crocker House this year or how you can get involved with us, check out our website!

Thank you June Michelin for the pictures and Marge Kinzy for the music

Office Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

[email protected]
(586) 465-2488

08/25/2026

Do you want a peak behind the scenes at the Crocker House? Are you interested in learning more about fashion history and what people of the past wore? Can you not imagine life without sweatpants and a comfy t-shirt? Let us know!

Our Office Assistant, Madelyn, has a passion for fashion (history), and will take you through the archives one piece at a time. 👗👟

Are you interested?

Office Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

[email protected]
(586) 465-2488

08/21/2026

The annual Byron House Garage Sale is back! This year, our Garage Sale will take place on Friday and Saturday, September 18th and 19th from 9:00am until 4:00pm. 🪆📦🫖

The address for Byron House is 26 Bryon Ct: it’s located just behind the Crocker House Museum. At our Garage Sale, you’ll find hidden gems, incredible bargains, and one-of-a-kind treasures – all while supporting The Crocker House!

Come join us to find your next treasured item!

Office Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

[email protected]
(586) 465-2488

08/16/2026

The sun may not have been out, but the final 3 Wives Tea of 2026 was full of laughter, music, and history! ⛅

We’re so grateful to all of our guests today for joining our staff and three wives re-enactors in celebrating the history of Mt. Clemens and The Crocker House Museum. 🫖 We enjoyed tea, a wonderful selection of finger sandwiches and scones, live music, raffle baskets and more.

If you’re interested in joining us for other events and tours, make sure to keep an eye on our social media pages for the opportunity to share in your local history.

Office Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

[email protected]
(586) 465-2488

08/12/2026

A type of artifact that the Crocker House Museum has in spades are quilts! In the Victorian era, industrialization and globalization pushed ordinary household objects -like the quilt- into the spotlight. In the 1880s, the idea of “fancywork” or ornately decorating household objects was everywhere: magazines and fabric manufacturers gave away quilting patterns and cigar and cigarette manufacturers put squares of silk in with packages of their products for men to give to their wives. These contributed to the adoption of “Crazy Quilts” or throw blankets that were a show piece for a woman’s embroidery and fancywork.

As seen on this quilt in the Crocker House’s downstairs bedroom, the Crazy Quilt uses all different kinds of fabric with varying colors, weights, and textures. Silk, brocades, cottons, flannels and velvets were used to create a visual and textural contrast. The maker could also use many different stitches to create pictures, letters, and numbers like the various children represented, the initials LG, and the year 1884. Three dimensional aspects could also be added like the red flower and strawberry as well as intricate embroidery like the flowers and butterfly. 🦋


Office Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

[email protected]
(586) 465-2488

08/10/2026

Tickets for the 2026 Cemetery Walk are live!

Join the Macomb County Historical Society and the Crocker House Museum at Clinton Grove Cemetery for our annual Cemetery Walk! 👻

In alignment with the America250 celebrations, the Macomb County Historical Society is treating you to a journey through Mount Clemens' rich past. Walk amongst Clinton Grove's historic graves and hear the tales of love and loss and fortune and misery at the headstones of those who helped to build Mount Clemens. 💀

Historical re-enactors will guide you through stories from the 19th and 20th century while you traverse through the winding paths of the over 170 year old cemetery.🪦

After your journey with the spirits, continue the spooky celebrations with free cider and doughnuts while bidding on a terrifyingly delightful assortment of raffle baskets.

Office Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

[email protected]
(586) 465-2488

Museum • Tours • Education • Events
Explore the Crocker House Museum, Mount Clemens’ first mayoral home! Step into the late-Victorian Bath City era with restored rooms, period artifacts, and exhibits that showcase the city’s rich heritage.

08/05/2026

We were so disappointed to postpone the 3 Wives Garden Tea last month due to the weather, but we’re thrilled to announce that the event has been rescheduled to August 16th. To avoid any issues with extenuating circumstances, tea will be held inside where smoke won’t follow and air conditioning will keep you cool. ☀️

If you purchased tickets for the July 16th tea, you do not have to repurchase tickets! If you are able to make it to the rescheduled tea, just reach out to us via phone or email to RSVP. ☕

If you don’t have tickets but would like to join, a limited number are available and can be purchased through our website. Tickets for members are $35 and $40 for non-members.

Have questions or comments? Drop us a line!
[email protected]
(586) 465-2488

Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00am-5:00pm