Linden Mills Historical Society and Museum

06/21/2026

Message per Society President, Pete Maas:

"LINDEN LEGENDS BOOK AVAILABLE SOON!"

"This Historical Reference book has been prepared by the Linden Mills Historical Society in conjunction with the America 250 Commemoration. This limited-edition book's primary purpose mirrors the purpose of the society; to preserve and promote the heritage and history of the Linden area. The legends featured in this book are those prominent individuals who have made important and lasting contributions toward the founding, growth and development of the Linden Community and its culture over the past nearly 200 years.
This 210-page book will become available during Linden's River Roast Celebration on July 18 at the Historical Society's booth. The price of the book is $25 and will make a great gift for Christmas or birthdays."

06/13/2026

It's happening now folks in downtown Linden. Paddle & Peddle event!!! Live music, food truck, vendors, kayaking and more. Come on down and stop at the Linden Mills Historical Society tent. And get your picture taken at the Mill building photo op board. Linden t-shirts for sale! It's a great day to be outside in beautiful downtown Linden!! We will be here till 4:00. 😁

06/11/2026

This Saturday, June 13th, in downtown Linden LAFF PATHWAY PADDLE & PEDAL FESTIVAL!! Festival hours are 10 - 8 p.m. Free admission - fun filled-day!! The LINDEN MILLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY will be selling "Linden" t-shirts and other Linden items. AND, the very popular Linden Mills photo op board will be at the festival, until 4:00 p.m.!! Bring your grandkids and get a pic of them "looking out the historic Mill Bldg windows"!!

06/08/2026

Our member/Vice President of our Society, Aaron Wiles, participated in this event in Swartz Creek over the weekend honoring Revolutionary War Veteran, Peter Woodin. Aaron is 5th from the left in the photo. Thank you Aaron, for being a part of this event to help honor this Veteran, and for keeping history alive!!

The following link gives the details of the event. https://midmichigannow.com/news/local/revolutionary-war-veteran-honored-military-service-swartz-creek-sons-of-the-american-revolution-daughters-of-the-american-revolutionswartz-creek-sons-of-the-american-revolution-daughters-of-the-american-revolution?fbclid=IwY2xjawSTkadleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFFWlBqNVNLNVJZbnFGYmtKc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmleH7ffJTsu2KrVfrM6m1z6kWlQWPv5p-Zli78LZ61tRSzX-Ow7Wl1Imsx__aem_9lkryLJ2vJYw5Bp-UiXc6Q

06/07/2026

The June meeting of the Linden Mills Historical Society is June 9th, Tuesday, at the Loose Senior Center in downtown Linden. Business meeting is at 7:00. Refreshments served prior to meeting. Program/Pam Howd is after the business meeting. All are welcome to attend!!

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06/03/2026

Before Felch's had a grocery store at the current Alpine Marketplace location, they had one in downtown Linden in the historic Union Block building. Felch's, downtown, had a fire, in 1953. (Unfortunately, the Union Block had a devastating fire in May of 2007 and was demolished.)

06/01/2026

Current Alpine Marketplace, 604 W. Broad St, stands where one of Linden's pioneers lived. Younges Benton (1817 - 1900) had a home at this location. Gentleman farmer, breeder of Holstein cattle and Stone Plover horses. Also owner of the Benson Brick and Tile Co until his son-in-law A.B. Hyatt took it over in the 1870's. Younges was known for his generosity with any and all Linden Projects.
(many thanks to David Kincaid for this info on Younges Benton)

06/01/2026

This summer, something a little different is happening across Genesee County.
It’s called the America 250 Passport Program—and it turns visiting places like the Flushing Area Historical Society into part of a larger experience.
Here’s how it works:
📍 Visit participating locations across the county
📖 Get your passbook stamped at each stop
🏆 Collect enough stamps and earn rewards
There are over a dozen locations involved—including museums, historic sites, and community spaces—and Flushing is part of it.
But here’s the real question:
👉 How many places around Genesee County have you never actually stepped inside?
This is a chance to change that.
📅 The program runs through September 30, so there’s plenty of time to explore.
💬 Are you planning to try it?
📍 And how many stops do you think you could hit?

We’ll be part of this program here in Flushing — so if you’re working on your passport, make sure to stop in and get your stamp.

05/27/2026