Pioneer Cabin

The log cabin represents an early log home. Men slept up, girls below.

Here we have a child-sized rope bed. Don't forget to tighten the ropes and you'll "sleep tight".

Spinning wheels were used for spinning thread or yarn from natural fibers like sheep's wool.

THE STORY OF THE LOG CABIN

This room represents an early log home. It has a rope bed in one-quarter size and a ladder to the loft. Men slept up, girls below. Cooking was done outdoors until stoves could be purchased .

WHAT: Summer Schedule

(April through October)

WHEN: Thursdays - 10 AM to 5 PM

Saturdays - 10 AM to 2 PM

WHERE: Zeeland Historical Museum

37 East Main Avenue, Zeeland

(616) 772-4079

Public is invited; donations accepted

Links

The Zeeland Record (1893-2006) - requires a Howard Miller library card

Family histories at Calvin College

Zeeland Cemetery Burial Search - 2002