Rentschler Farm Museum

In the late 19th century the Saline Windmill Company sold its product to farmers nationwide. Its only known windmill was restored, moved, and is now exhibited at this museum. Fifteen exhibits in 10 barns, live farm animals, and a farmhouse depicting 1930s farm life. Free tours. May-early Dec.: Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Activities include Summerfest and harvest, antique, and Christmas events. www.salinehistory.org

Saline District Library

Houses over 95,000 books, videos, CDs, DVDs, and periodicals; public use computers, electronic databases, and internet. On 11 wooded acres with views into woods and gardens, an outdoor reading area, and a 1/5 mile-long trail through the woods. The Bixby Marionette Exhibit of handcrafted puppets is on display, including dioramas of stage settings, photographs, and artwork. Summer reading programs for youth, teens, and adults. Friends book sales every Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Meeting rooms are available for community use. Property owners and residents of the Saline Area School District are eligible for a free library card; educators of the Saline school district pay $15 annually; nonresidents pay $150. Annual fee of $150 for non-residents to obtain a card. Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. www.saline.lib.mi.us

Saline Railroad Depot Museum

The 1870s Saline Depot complex includes the station agent’s office, the freight house, a livery barn, and a furnished caboose from 1906. Exhibits focus on local history, free tours. A walking and biking trail follows the old railroad track. Open Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. www.salinehistory.org

Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds

Established in 1955, this 40-acre facility hosts many gatherings and expositions. Antiques markets, Washtenaw County 4-H youth shows, auctions, model train expos, gun shows, tractor pulls, horse shows, the rodeo, the Saline Community Fair—nearly every weekend there’s a different attraction. www.washtenawfarmcouncil.org

Weber-Blaess School

1860s one-room schoolhouse has been moved from outside town and historically preserved as a living museum. Open by appointment and available to rent; great for class field trips. Annual event to promote the history of Saline's educational system. pufferb@saline.k12.mi.us, www.salinecommunityed.com/pages/weber-blaess.aspx

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