History Matters - The Lewis Log Cabin, The Pierson Train Depot & The Midway Methodist Church

Hello from the Midway Methodist Church. Discover it's history, how it got it's name, how it came to be a part of the Settlement’s village and a bit of the history of the circuit riders.

Discover the history behind the Pierson Train Station, the Caboose and take a virtual ride along on our model train.

Join us for a tour of the Lewis Log Cabin. Learn what the pioneers used for toilet paper.

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History Matters - The Lewis Log Cabin, The Pierson Train Depot & The Midway Methodist Church

Featured Posts

Sugar Cane Boil & Playing on the Porches, November 7th

A YES Vote to ECHO!

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A YES Vote to ECHO!

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Jamboree moved to January! Playing on the Porches November 7th & December 5th

Playing on the Porches - October 17th, 2020

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We are OPEN! Thursday through Sunday 10 am - 3 pm

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History Matters - The Train Station Teaser

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