ST CLAIR SHORES: One of the hidden gems of St. Clair Shores, MI, is the Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum. The farmhouse is located behind the St. Clair Shores Library, which is just off Eleven Mile Road and Jefferson in St. Clair Shores. The address is 22504 E Eleven Mile Road, St. Clair Shores, MI, United States, 48081.
The farmhouse represents “the history of a family that was typical of the late nineteenth-century settlers.” When you take a tour of the house, you will be able to see exactly how everything was in that century. It is like a time capsule, with all rooms furnished and decorated like they were back then. It is something to see. Open house hours are available at www.scslibrary.org/sgfm.html
Also, the museum hosts events and demonstrations for the public to see. Listed below are a few things that are planned for November and December of 2024. Events such as Gourd Painting in November and a meet and greet with jolly St. Nick (with Mrs. St. Nick) in December.
Gourd Painting
Saturday, November 9, 1PM – 4PM
This fall theme workshop will be about the gourds. There will be still life paintings of gourds. For the younger future artists, there will be gourds to paint. Barb Davis will be the instructor for the class. The cost is $5 per person and can be paid for at the Library’s Circulation Desk. (All skill levels are welcome.)
Fluted Lampshade Workshop
Saturday, November 23, 1PM – 4PM
Learn how to make fluted lampshades at the Farmhouse Museum. A historic pattern from the 1920s will be turned into paper lampshades. Participant can bring their own fabric to cover the lampshade. Registration is required for the workshop. The cost is $12/per person and can be paid for at the library’s circulation desk.
The Optimist Clubs Holiday Celebration
Saturday, December 7th, 10 AM–2 PM
The St. Clair Shores Optimist Club will host their annual holiday celebration at the Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum. Visitor will be able to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the parlor. Visitors are allowed to take snapshots of Father and Mother Christmas. Also, a cup of hot chocolate, a cup of coffee, and some fun crafts will be available during the visit. There will be a holiday-themed Zoo in the museum’s courtyard. This event is free for both residents and non-residents. However, donations are always welcome.
Ornament Making Workshop
Saturday, December 14th, 2 PM-4 PM
Pewabic Pottery artist and instructor Joshua Kochis will be teaching an ornament-making workshop. Attendees of the workshop can press and paint two ornaments. The ornaments are made from hand-carved molds. The cost for the workshop is $25/person. Registration for the workshop can be done at the library’s circulation desk.
