Hometown: Royal Oak, MI

Veronica loves that museums can be a catalyst of learning, experiences and gathering spots for communities. There is always something else to learn about and from history! Her favorite artifact is one of the Native American clay pots from the Port Huron area dated back over 1300 years! Outside the office, it’s all about family time- playing with her kids, taking the dogs for a walk or just visiting a local brewery!

Hometown: Port Huron, MI

Shelly started at the PHM as a volunteer, working on her Masters and our archives at the same time. She fills in at all of our sites, works on special projects, and programs. 

Hometown: Ira, MI

Charles works at each of our sites and is a fan of all things history! He learns so much working at the Port Huron Museums. His favorite artifact is the Mickey Mouse child's rocking toy. In his free time, Charles likes to be with his family!

Hometown: Wisconsin

Mike has been at the Museum for over 17 years. Spending time at the Lighthouse and helping with exhibit projects at the Carnegie are his favorite things to do! 

Hometown: Homer, MI

Lauren loves the opportunity to learn something new every day, and share her passion for history with visitors. Her favorite artifact is some of the silver from the Eastland at the Carnegie Center, and when not being a lighthouse keeper, she can usually be found curled up with a cat and a good book.

Hometown: Port Huron, MI

Dave loves all of the twists and turns of history, and sees it as a real soap opera, complete with heroes and villains. His real passion is the entire Edison Depot. Growing up just a few blocks away, he was always amazed by the facts that one of the most famous people in world history grew up in the same neighborhood. When not at work, he can usually be found restoring antique phonographs, especially Edison models.

Hometown: Port Huron, MI

Caden was born and raised in Port Huron and attended Saginaw Valley State University, where he graduated in 2023 with a bachelor's degree in history. Using his passion and knowledge of history, Caden started at PHM in April of 2024. For him, it has been special learning more about the history of our town, and meeting so many great people in our community. He enjoys being at the Lighthouse during the Michigan summers, and learning a lot of the behind-the-scenes museum work in the off-season. In his free time, he is an avid hockey fan and a diehard supporter of the Detroit Red Wings. He also enjoy golf, cars, and movies.

Hometown: Clinton Township, MI

Emily started at the PHM as a volunteer while working toward her Masters in Library & Information Science with a focus in archival administration at Wayne State University, and would like to be an Archivist when she grows up! She loves working at the PHM because preserving and sharing history is her passion and she gets to help do that every day! Whether its working with the collection, helping set up exhibits, booking programs for visiting groups, or manning the front desk, she is able to provide access to the treasures here at the Museums. Outside of work, she spends most of her time with her face in a book, cooking, or playing Dungeons & Dragons with her friends.

Hometown: Port Huron, MI

Caitlyn has helped to educate thousands of students through school programs over the years at the museum. She enjoys working with the kids as they come through on pioneer days, doing everything from candle dipping to pasta shell car assembly. It’s no surprise she loves the 1850 Kammer cabin. At home, she likes spending time with family, crocheting, reading, and her special bird babies.

Hometown: Marysville, MI

Jerry’s passion is the Lightship Huron. He loves all of the artifacts on board, and getting to share his passion with others, especially his dedicated group of volunteers.

Hometown: Port Huron

Chamira has a keen eye and a passion for digital marketing design! She looks forward to supporting the Museum in its mission!

With a degree in history, as well as a background in education, museums, and entertainment, Kayla's favorite part about working in museums is the moment she sees someone of any age learn something new, whether it's a completely fresh topic to them or a different perspective on something they thought they already knew. One of her favorite artifacts is the coffee grinder from the 1800s (ask her why). A lover of all things spooky and cozy, one of her favorite things to do is to stay home with her cats, drink a cup of coffee or tea, and read or watch Bob's Burgers. She also enjoys going for walks & listening to audiobooks, or podcasts on history or true crime.

Hometown: Marysville, MI

Ian supports the site managers at all sites, dabbles in educational programming, and now is focusing on a major IT project to help make the historic sites more accessible!

Hometown: Port Huron

Sara joined the museum team in 2023 bringing 23 years of fundraising experience in
the Blue Water area. Her dedication, experience, and community relationships help
make the museum’s events, programs, and fundraisers a financial success. Sara enjoys
the museum atmosphere, energy, and dedication of her fellow co-workers. Preserving
our local history and culture is a responsibility and honor and she is proud to represent
the museums and all they have to offer. Outside of the museum, Sara’s life revolves
around her large and very close family, enjoying her grandchildren, walking her black
lab, reading, entertaining, traveling, serving on several boards in the community, and
working in her extensive gardens in warm months.