Message From the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees of the Ella Sharp Museum is looking forward to the next phase in the museum’s evolution. Ella Sharp Museum is an asset to our community, and we are excited to strengthen its ties under new leadership for both present and future generations. The Board wishes only the best for Diane Gutenkauf […]

Jackson History – Ella Merriman Sharp

She was a woman well ahead of her time advocating for Michigan forests in the late 19th and early 20th century. Ella Merriman Sharp was the first woman to speak at the Michigan Forestry Association annual meeting in 1909. Her involvement in Forestry and Civic Improvement went hand in hand. Ella was also one of […]

Jackson History – Lucy Thurman

This week we are honoring Lucy Thurman, a driving force in the temperance movement. Lucille Thurman was one of the founding members of the Women’s Christian Temperance Movement (WCTU) in the 1870s and the only African American woman involved in its formation. Living in Jackson, Michigan during the late 19th century, she lectured on temperance […]

Jackson History – Ruth Abraham Thulin

  A leading Jackson female in engineering and design, Ruth Abram won first prize in the Sparks Gateway competition in the 1930s. Ruth “Abram” Abraham Thulin studied decorative design for four years at the architectural school of the University of Michigan. After completing her studies, Ruth was hired in at the Civil and Hydraulics Engineering […]

Jackson History – Vivian Kellogg

  It’s Women’s History Month! We’re celebrating by sharing with you, each week, the stories and history of women from Jackson, MI. This week, we are celebrating Vivian Kellogg. Vivian “Kelly” Kellogg, born in 1922 and raised in Jackson, grew up playing sandlot baseball. As a teenager, Vivian played in the Girls Athletic Association competitions. […]

Clay Classroom Updates

Clay Classroom Updates During our down time in 2020, our clay studio received a few updates and improvements. Thanks to the generous donations from community members and the Jackson Pottery & Clay Guild, the studio received a brand-new kiln, ceiling fan, downdraft vent, faucets, and sink! Thank you to all who made these improvements possible: […]

Thank You to Our Ella Heroes

Thank You to Our Ella Heroes Thank you to our Ella Hero’s. Due to your generosity, we were able to exceed our year end goal. Ella Sharp Museum would like to recognize our Ella Hero’s. The below list of individuals, organizations and businesses donated $250 or more to our Ella Hero end-of-year campaign.

Special Holiday Hours Starting December 21st

Special Holiday Hours December 21 – December 25: Closed December 26: 10 am – 5 pm December 27: 12 pm – 5 pm December 28 – January 1: Closed January 2: 10 am – 5 pm January 3: 12 pm – 5 pm

Bring John Oliver to Ella Sharp Museum

Bring John Oliver’s “Finest Art” to Ella Sharp Museum     You can help bring John Oliver’s Finest Art to Ella Sharp Museum. John Oliver of Last Week Tonight is coming to the aid of five museums and local food pantries. The Ella Sharp Museum could be the host of his finest art collection and […]
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Contact

Ella Sharp Museum
3225 4th Street
Jackson, Michigan 49203
Phone: 517.787.2320
Fax: 517.787.2933

Hours

Tuesday – Friday: 10 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 11:30am – 4pm
Sunday – Monday: Closed