The River of History Museum was opened by the Sault Foundation for Culture and History in 1992 with the mission of preserving and promoting the history of the St. Mary’s River system.
From April to July 2009,
the River of History Museum will be relocated
from the Old Federal Building
to the Old Woolworth Store,
located at 531 Ashmun Street.
The official opening of the new location is scheduled some time in July 2009. This well appointed and modern museum will relate the complete history of the St. Mary’s River from its formation by the glaciers through the 20th Century.
Set up in chronological order, the Museum’s galleries are furnished with exhibits of local artifacts and information about the surrounding area. The galleries and exhibits are explained by an audio presentation which tells the tales of Native Americans, French fur traders, and others who helped to tame the St. Mary’s River