Nicholas K. Stahl
Display case holding memorabilia of Mason Residents Mckernan and Steele-- both veterans of the Civil War.
Nicholas K. Stahl
A wall with the residents of Mason that fought in World War II along with other pieces of memorabilia.
Nicholas K. Stahl
Every picture of every Mason resident that served in the Civil War. Shattuck said it was the most difficult part of his collection to assemble. It is also the one he is most proud of.
Nicholas K. Stahl
Honor roll and complete history of all the veterans of Mason, Mich. in World War I.
Nicholas K. Stahl
Shattuck's grandfather's collection. Given to him from his grandmother-- this is where all the collecting began. Items were carried by Philo Patrick during the Civil War.
Nicholas K. Stahl
Hon. Charles Noble's uniform and accessories. He fought and got a county seat for Mason in 1840.
Nicholas K. Stahl
Mason and Ingham County related Civil war and Grand Army of the Republic memorabilia.
Inside his personal museum, Scott Shattuck organizes and curates artifacts from the American Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War II and more.
At 417 W. South St. a museum inside Shattuck’s garage and basement featuring Mason’s rich history is open to the public.
Shattuck’s extensive collection of Mason’s history started when his grandfather gave him some Civil War artifacts. Everything in his collection has been donated, bought and gathered since then.
“The collecting will never end,” said Shattuck. “The museum is here to honor those from Mason that have served. It’s important to preserve our history like this.”
Shattuck is on the Mason county historical commission, the cemetery board and the American Legion. He helps with veteran organizations, parades and funerals. One of his most notable projects is the statues erected in front of Mason city hall recognizing every war Mason residents have been a part of.
Shattuck also has three kids, coached girls basketball for 15 years and is planning on retiring next year after 34 years of teaching history at Mason Middle School.
“Anyone can come by. It’s my pleasure to share these things with people,” said Shattuck. “I want other people to enjoy it as much as I do.”