See the new Strevell House exhibit

A special observation is planned at the Jason Strevell House at 401 W. Livingston Street in Pontiac.

This is the first chance the public will have to view a new exhibit on Pontiac native Thomas Googerty. The house features unique to the area architecture and is known as the house Lincoln visited. Googerty himself trained in the mid 1800's as a blacksmith and as time went on he helped transform metal working from a purely functional feature to beautiful ornamental artwork.

Included in the exhibit is evidence showing his nationally known reputation. It also features many artifacts and much information on the man of many talents. Among many other things he was a teacher at the Pontiac Boys Reformatory (now The Pontiac Correctional Center). His efforts were instrumental in giving boys a post incarceration trade and reducing recidivism rates.

The Jones House at 321 E. Madison St is Pontiac's oldest brick home dating from 1858.The completely restored home was occupied by several of Pontiac's leading families before falling into disrepair and nearly being torn down. It was purchased by concerned residents and renovated. It is now listed on The National Register of Historic Places. It is furnished with a wide variety of donated items giving visitors a chance to see how our ancestors dealt with day to day life.

The Catherine V. Yost House and Museum at 298 W. Water St. is an 1898 Queen Anne Victorian style home, It features all original furnishings and artwork of the Pontiac artist, her parents, and siblings. The family was heavily involved in the local arts and theater scene through a great part of the 20th Century. The house is displayed as it would have looked in the early-mid 20th Century.

Enjoy the weekend with a variety of things to do in Pontiac. From the car show to the Farmer's Market to learning about a variety of historical subjects at all of Pontiac's free museums.