An old train depot was repurposed as a museum in Williamston

Just down the road in the small town of Williamston, they turned an old train depot into a time capsule capturing the city’s history. The goal of the museum is to keep the history of the city living for generations to come. The people on the depot board receive artifact donations from the community to help tell the story of the city. Sue Neller, who moved to Williamston in 1964, is a member of the depot board. She said people think the museum is a bunch of old stuff like they have in grandma’s attic, but it is much more than that.

Watch Focal Point: Evergreen Show 11-18-2021

In this edition of Focal Point, we take you through the backroads of Michigan to small towns.

We start with a story here in Lansing, where one man has been building homes since the 1800s; a local high schooler is making the best of 4th down; a new exhibit focuses on surveillance in the community. Travel 15 minutes north of Michigan and you will wind up in Williamston, where a new depot is launched.