The Knowlton Ice Museum in Port Huron offers a unique look into the history of ice delivery in the 1800s and early 1900s. The museum is expanding its hours to increase opportunities for the public to view their collection.
The Knowlton Ice Museum will be open Tuesdays – Saturdays from 11 AM – 5 PM. Cost to visit is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors (age 60 and older), and $2 for kids aged 6-10. Children 5 and under are free.
Shelly David and Emily Reitzel have been working hard to inventory what the museum claims is the largest collection of ice-making equipment and memorabilia in the United States.
In a press release, Reitzel said, “So many things here are one of a kind. You can try to go to Google and research things, trying to describe anything you can about the item, and there’s nothing. They have items here that I don’t think they have anywhere else — it’s very unique.”
The Knowlton Ice Museum is part of the legacy left by Mickey and Agnes Knowlton, and it is funded in part through their endowment fund held at the Community Foundation of St. Clair County. The Ice Museum is one of 6 museums in the city of Port Huron.
To learn more visit The Knowlton Ice Museum’s Facebook page here:
https://www.facebook.com/knowltonmuseum
Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand
