Rentschler Farm Museum

Fifteen working exhibits in 10 barns, live farm animals, and a farmhouse depicting 1930s farm life. Free tours. Mid-May–Sept.: Sat. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. (except holiday weekends). Activities include "Summerfest in Saline" (Aug. 11, 2007) and harvest, antique, and Christmas events. The farm will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary Sept. 27, 2008. www.salinehistory.org

Saline District Library

Houses over 95,000 books, videos, CDs, DVDs, and periodicals; public use computers, electronic databases, and internet access. Property owners and residents of the Saline Area School District are eligible for a free library card. Non-residents may pay an annual fee ($150) to obtain a card. Educators who work in the Saline Area School District are eligible for an Educator Card for a fee of $15 (see Circulation Desk for details). The renovated library is an architectural delight, on 11 wooded acres with views into woods and gardens, an outdoor reading area, and a 1/5 mile-long trail through the woods. Meeting rooms are available for community use. The Bixby Marionette Exhibit of handcrafted puppets is on display. Friends Book Sales every Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Summer reading programs for youth, teens, and adults. Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 1–5 p.m. www.saline.lib.mi.us

Saline Railroad Depot Museum

In the late 19th century the Saline Windmill Company sold its product to farmers nationwide. Its only known remaining windmill was restored and moved to the Rentschler Farm Museum. The Saline Depot complex includes the station agent’s office, the freight house, a livery barn, and a furnished caboose from 1906. Exhibits focus on local history. A walking and biking trail follows the old railroad track. Open Sat. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. except holiday weekends. www.salinehistory.org

Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds

Many subcultures gather here. Antiques, model trains, guns, 4-H shows, fairs, art shows, auctions, horse shows, the rodeo—nearly every weekend there’s a different attraction. www.washtenawfarmcouncil.org

Weber-Blaess one-room schoolhouse

Old schoolhouse moved from outside town is a living museum. Open by appointment and available to rent; great for class field trips. dunnys@saline.k12.mi.us

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