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FHA Fall Auction has record-breaking year - nearly $102,000!

  The annual Frankenmuth Historical Association’s Fall Auction was record-breaking success.

  The auction was conducted Friday evening, November 6, at the Bavarian Inn Lodge. With attendance up with 214 persons (up from 186 in 2025), the event was able to raise an incredible $101,773 to support local history and community education.

  “We are absolutely thrilled and deeply grateful for the community’s overwhelming generosity,” Frankenmuth Historical Association Executive Director Dr. Nathan Seeley said. “Shattering our previous auction record is a testament to the passion our residents and supporters have for preserving Frankenmuth’s heritage and ensuring it remains accessible to future generations.”

  Dr. Seeley noted this passion to keep Michigan Little Bavaria’s rich history alive has been amazing for over 60-plus years.

  “This community deeply cares about its history, dating back to 1963 when the FHA was founded, Sixty-three years later, that support has not wavered, and our staff is extremely appreciative!” Dr. Seeley exclaimed.

  Coming off the heels of the Michigan Museums Association state conference, Dr. Seeley echoed that communities are stronger together. During his remarks at the auction, he encouraged businesses and members to reach out to the FHA, as it is not just a museum, but a community and people-centered organization.

  The undisputed highlight of the evening was the Paddle Raise, of which the money raised was dedicated to funding the FHA’s highly-anticipated Kinderplatz Project. The Paddle Raise brought in over $27,100 on its own......

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