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Visit our Historical Center and Gift Shop

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NOW HIRING! IDLEWILD HISTORIC AND CULTURAL CENTER - 2025 SUMMER OPENINGS (Museum is open Saturdays, Memorial Weekend to Labor Day Weekend       10:00 - 5:00)
GIFT SHOP ASSISTANT - Now Hiring for Summer 2025
Looking for the perfect part-time Summer Job near Baldwin, Michigan? Idlewild Historic & Cultural Center (7025 Broadway Ave, Idlewild, MI) is seeking a responsible person with great customer service skills to assist in Museum Gift Shop (cashier and merchandise inventory) and greet visitors. Basic knowledge of Idlewild history, or willingness to learn preferred. Pay $15 per hour. Send cover letter and resume to FiveCAP, Inc., PO Box 37, Scottville, MI 49454, or email [email protected]. EOE
Submit resume and/or application to FiveCAP, Inc., PO Box 37, Scottville, MI 49454; fax 231/757-9669 or email [email protected]. Employment applications available at FiveCAP county offices or downloadable from bottom of this page. Resumes are kept on file for 1 year after submission.

​Hours of Operation
Historic Center and Gift Shop - Seasonal/Summer Hours 
COST: No admission fee, however donations are appreciated
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Open Saturdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day weekends
​10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (entry by 4:00 p.m. please)


The Idlewild Historic & Cultural Center was created out of a desire to have the story of Idlewild told in Idlewild. It is open to the public during posted hours.
 
This facility does not receive any tax or other public funds to support the building or its operations. Donations are appreciated to support this endeavor.

 
Large and Bus Group Visitation Policy
Groups size of 15 or more people must have a two-week advance reservation.
For large groups, a $5 per person donation is requested for posted hours or special visitation arrangements.

 
​To schedule a group visit, call (231) 757-3785,
Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or email [email protected]​


VISIT TO WATCH THE VIDEO DOCUMENTARY:
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Some of the items available in the Gift Shop include:
Book: Idlewild "The Black Eden", by Dr. Ronald Stephens
Book: Negroes with Guns (Robert F. Williams) 
Book: Radio Free Dixie: Robert F. Williams and the Roots of Black Power

Idlewild Tee-Shirts, Postcards, and Souvenirs such as water bottles, coffee mugs, shot glasses
​                 ...... just to name a few!!
Idlewild Historic & Cultural Center
7025 Broadway Avenue
Idlewild, MI  49642

Privately owned by: MMLN Non Profit Housing Corporation
Operated by: FiveCAP, Inc. 


For mailing or inquiries:
FiveCAP, Inc
302 N. Main, P. O. Box 37, Scottville, MI  49454
Phone: (231) 757-3785    Fax: (231) 757-9669
Email: [email protected]
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