Happy Earth Day! The Castle Crew took the morning to pick up trash around our neighborhood and keep our cityscape looking #Saginawesome. Do something for your world today--and snap a pic to share with us below! #EarthDay2026
Just a quick reminder that the Hoyt Pages of History Book Club will be meeting TODAY, Tuesday, April 21, at noon in our board room. Today's book is "Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant" Come and discuss! 🍲
As we round the corner into the end of April, we have a few fun events left for you! This week, hang with the Hoyt Pages of History Book Club at the Castle, 4/21, at noon, then next week on Tuesday, 4/28, catch another great #America250 #LunchandLearn with Dr. David Karpovich from SVSU!
If yesterday's Artifact post left you feeling a bit...thirsty...well, the Castle Test Kitchen has just the thing to whet your whistle--a Pink Sawdust. 🍥 The Log Mark Room had a number of unique offerings that were themed around Saginaw's Lumber era, and we are here for it! #historicrecipes
Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Year for 2025 (and truly, for always), Scott Furtaw! Well deserved!
Thank you to everyone who came out for our annual meeting today! There were delicious bites, many laughs and even a few sentimental tears. #castlemuseum #museumfamily
The Artifact: Carpeting From The Hotel Bancroft’s Famed Log Mark Room
This fragment of carpeting once graced the Bancroft Hotel’s famed Log Mark Room. Opening on November 11, 1954, on the first floor of the hotel, the restaurant celebrated--For the full story, visit our Facebook Page #ArtifactSat
Tomorrow, Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. is the Annual Meeting of the Historical Society of Saginaw County, here at the Castle Museum...And who doesn't love a meeting?! Members were asked to RSVP online ahead of time, and we look forward to seeing you tomorrow. #annualmeeting #museums 🦫
Swing by the Castle while it's open LATE for a FREE evening program--TONIGHT featuring Stephanie Reinhardt talking about the MI Great Read--Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. 🍜 Thursday, April 16, at 5:30 p.m. #HistoryAfterHours
What a crazy night! Need to chillax today? Come visit us from 10 am-4:30 pm and see our new exhibit, Changing Tastes! #exhibit excitement
Later today is another fabulous #America250 Lunch & Learn! This time, we're featuring locally famous retired history teacher, Craig Monahan. Join later today, Tuesday, April 14 at noon to hear about the Lies, Legends and Myths of American History!
The newest exhibit is NOW OPEN in Centennial Hall--Changing Tastes: Saginaw's Restaurants Through Time, so be sure to check it out, along with some of our other great upcoming events! #exhibitexcitement
Today the CTK was inspired to explore the county a bit. This time venturing to Kochville Township to explore some of the residents of the Kochville Methodist Church Cemetery. Enjoy a slice of Apple Jonathan while we catch you up on the Marti Family. #historicrecipes
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The Artifact: Two Views of the Franklin Theater, Spring 1973
In April of 1914, investors announced a project to construct a theater on the northeast corner of Federal and Franklin Streets. Designed by Saginaw architects, Cowles & Mutscheller... For the full story, visit our FB Page! #ArtifactSat
Professor Widget is here to share another Friday #FastFact about the Museum! Is there anything you'd like to know more about our operations? Submit a question in the comments below and Professor Widget will look into it! #TheMoreYouKnow #MuseumsMatter 🦫
Swing by the Castle while it's open LATE for a FREE evening program--this month featuring Stephanie Reinhardt talking about the MI Great Read--Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. 🍜 Thursday, April 16, at 5:30 p.m. #HistoryAfterHours
Join us for Changing Tastes: Saginaw's Restaurants Through Time on April 9. Opening Reception from 5-7 p.m., following a curator talk on the exhibit. Light refreshments served. FREE. #ChangingTastes #Foodhistory
#PostScriptPod Incoming! This week, we say hello to one of the Castle's newest crew members and learn all about the lovely Maiya Ryan! Remember to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and Spotify so you never miss an episode--and find all our past episodes too. #museumsrule🎙️
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Hey cool cats and kittens! It's time for another fabulous #America250 Lunch & Learn! This time, we're featuring locally famous retired history teacher, Craig Monahan. Join us next Tuesday, April 14 at noon to hear about the Lies, Legends and Myths of American History!
Another week--another round of upcoming events! Join us at the Castle for a taste of fun this week as we open up our new exhibit in Centennial Hall, Changing Tastes: Saginaw's Restaurants Through Time...Opening April 9!🍕
Today, we suggest you take a stroll back in time to Hayden's Fancy Grocery Company for all your holiday staples. Perhaps you can try out a salad while you're there to finish off your Easter spread...or take refuge in a flour-bag fort... 🍽️#historicrecipes
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A hip-hop, hippity hop...🐰A silly Sunday reminder that the Castle Museum will be closed TODAY, Sunday, April 5, for the Easter holiday. We'll be back to see you tomorrow with our regular hours! 🐣
Thought we'd hop on by with a friendly reminder that the Castle Museum will be closed tomorrow, Sunday, April 5, for the Easter holiday. We'll be back to see you on Monday with our regular hours! 🐰
The Artifact: A View from North Washington Avenue Looking South, circa 1915
Taken from the 100 block of North Washington Avenue looking south, this postcard carries a 1918 postmark. However, the view was already out of date ...For the full story, visit our Facebook Page #ArtifactSat
Join us for Changing Tastes: Saginaw's Restaurants Through Time on April 9. Opening Reception from 5-7 p.m., following a curator talk on the exhibit. Light refreshments served. FREE. #ChangingTastes #Foodhistory
Gotcha, Saginaw 😉
While the idea of Buc-ee’s taking over the Castle Museum, Widget becoming a corporate mascot, and a mega-sign rivaling the Beans Bunny made for some fun headlines… none of it is actually happening.
👀 #Aprilfools #Saginawesome #Bucees
NEW SIGN TO LIGHT UP SAGINAW SKYLINE 🦫
Plans for Buc-ee’s new Saginaw location are drawing attention once again—this time for a towering sign that could rival the iconic Saginaw Beans Bunny.
🛍️ #SWAGSHOP Gets a Buc-ee’s Makeover 🦫
Another big change is on the way in Saginaw as the transformation of the former Castle Museum continues. The beloved #SWAGSHOP is set to transition alongside the building—soon stocking Buc-ee’s merchandise and popular food items.
🚨 BREAKING: Buc-ee’s Coming to Saginaw
A major change is coming to downtown Saginaw. Beginning in Summer 2026, Buc-ee’s will open its first-ever Michigan location—taking over the former Castle Museum building.
In a surprising twist, the museum’s longtime mascot, Widget, will also get a new role.
April is already blooming--here's a list of upcoming events for the month! 🌷🌷🌷
