Ada History Center

"A gem located in the midst of SE Kent County. A member of the Tri-River Small Museum Network, the Ada History Center consists of the Averill Museum and the home base of the Ada Historical Society. Preserving, sharing and celebrating the area's history is the mission and passion of a core group of volunteer citizens. Please visit, learn and perhaps even join in this important venture! Did you know that Ada Township once included the Cascade and Caledonia area? Learn more. See more. Enjoy more. And pass it on to YOUR children."

"A cute little museum. Lots of interesting displays and information on local history. Not too far from the Ada covered Bridge. Worth visiting."

"The Ada History Center houses both the Ada Historical Society and the Averill Historical Museum. Both are housed in an 1870s farmhouse and barn. Upon entering the farmhouse, the Historical Society will be to the left and is filled with research documents and family genealogies. To the right is the Averill Historical Museum. The museum may be small, but packs quite the punch with it's local historical artifacts. Recently, the layout of the museum went through a significant overhaul, making it more accessible to travel through Ada's history. Among it's treasures you'll travel through the pioneer room, the depot and historic businesses room, the schoolhouse room, and my personal favorite - the covered bridge room, which contains a block from the original covered bridge before it was tragically destroyed by fire. There also sits a gift shop on the front porch and a temporary exhibit room, currently giving honor to the area's firefighters. The barn is only open during the summer months, but outside you'll also discover a couple of restored gravestones and a huge boulder monumenting Ada's founder Rix Robinson. I also have to give praise to the museum's hardworking volunteers, who are kind-hearted, generous, and overeager to talk about their hometown's history, and they give exceptional tours. So whether you already live in Ada or are just passing through, be sure to check out this top-notch local history museum."

"I was well impressed with the abundance of history that they have put together in this place. The exhibits are very well laid out and give a great feel for the past glories and tragedies of this valley. The staff on hand can also give extra tidbits to expand one's understanding."

"Adorable little museum of this historic town. I actually arrived at a time when the museum was closed, and the nice people inside gave me a tour anyway. I learned a lot, and I will visit on a weekend next time I get the chance. If you live in Ada, are curious about its history, or just want to experience some small town culture. I recommend setting aside a little time on your weekend to visit."