Get to know more about the historical events surrounding the Friends-Hack House, now known as the Hack House Museum. The house was built in the year 1888 in a blend of Stick and Eastlake style of architectures by the widow Olive Friend after her husband's death. The house was later sold to William Henry Hack which was then transferred to Owens-Illinois and finally donated to the Milan Area Historical Society.
National Construction Equipment Museum as its name suggests has an interesting display of heavy duty vehicles and equipment used at constructions sites. The place is divided into an outdoor and indoor exhibit area, both sections provide in depth information about machines used in dredging, mining and other heavy operations. From bulldozers, cranes, concrete mixers to rollers and more are on display here, and photography is permitted throughout the facility.
A historic trading post, the Navarre Anderson Trading Post is definitely worth a visit. The complex comprises of a main building which was built in 1789 and side barn which was reconstruced later on. Visitors can take a guided tour of the place and learn about the struggles and lifestyle of that era.
A part of the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Spiegel Grove was the summer residence of the nineteenth President of the United States- Rutherford B. Hayes. The two-story brick mansion is dedicated to the life and time of the president, and still maintains all of its original features. The mansion and property also feature on the National Register of Historic Places and is pone of the major historic landmarks in the city.
Saint Elizabeth's Church is a religious landmark was built in the early nineteenth century. This site is an excellent example of the Gothic revival architecture. This church museum is nicely located in downtown, Tecumseh. Due to its notable architecture and design, it features on the list of the National Register of Historic places. Visit this religious and peaceful spot that was the first catholic church to be built in a protestant area. A perfect place to visit if you love history and architecture.
