Past MHM Events
Past celebrations of our state's veterans and astronauts with our Mission in mind - Honor, Respect, Remember.
Bronner Performing Arts Center
Frankenmuth, Michigan
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
A Night to Remember: Captain Phillips Inspired all at Michigan Heroes Museum’s 50th Anniversary Event
A tale of rescue from Somali Pirates
A Night to Remember: Captain Phillips Inspires at Michigan Heroes Museum’s 50th Anniversary Event
Frankenmuth, MI – May 13, 2025
The Michigan Heroes Museum celebrated a landmark 50 years of honoring our state’s military and space heroes with an unforgettable evening featuring Captain Richard Phillips—the real-life mariner whose harrowing story of courage and survival captured the world’s attention.
Held at the Bronner Performing Arts Center, An Evening with Captain Phillips drew hundreds of guests from across Michigan for a night of reflection, storytelling, and community pride. Captain Phillips shared a powerful firsthand account of his 2009 hijacking ordeal, offering insight into true leadership, calm under pressure, and the unshakable strength of the human spirit.
We extend our deepest thanks to our generous sponsors for making this evening possible. Your support helped us not only bring a world-renowned speaker to our community, but also spotlight the very mission that has guided us for five decades:
To Honor, Respect, and Remember.
A special thank-you goes to Team Honor, whose relationship with Captain Phillips and behind-the-scenes efforts made this event a reality.
As we continue our 50th anniversary celebration, we invite you to visit the Museum and experience the stories that continue to inspire generations.​
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Annual Food Vendor Trailer
Frankenmuth, MI
Frankenmuth Auto Fest
Celebrating Over a Decade of Auto Fest Fun & Michigan Heroes Support!
​​For years, the Frankenmuth Auto Fest has roared into town not just as Michigan’s largest car show, but as a major force for good in our community. Each September, over 2,500 classic and custom vehicles fill the charming streets of Frankenmuth, drawing tens of thousands of auto enthusiasts from across the country. But it's more than chrome and horsepower—for us, it is an opportunity to honor our heroes.
Hosted by an amazing, all-volunteer team the Frankenmuth Auto Fest, event has raised over $1.8 million to support vital local causes, including:
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Michigan Heroes Museum
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Covenant Healthcare - NICU & Pediatric Departments
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Ronald McDonald House of Grand Rapids
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Frankenmuth Rotary Club
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Frankenmuth Lion’s Club
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Frankenmuth American Legion
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Frankenmuth VFW
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and many more
At the Michigan Heroes Museum, Auto Fest is our largest annual fundraiser, and it wouldn't be possible without you. Every raffle ticket, every coffee sold at our trailer, every shared story at the museum booth helps preserve and honor the legacies of Michigan’s military and space heroes.
We use up to 60 volunteers every year to help us run our Auto Fest trailer and feed the crowds at Michigan's Largest Car show. Want to be part of something meaningful and fun? Call us at (989) 652-8005 and join the mission.
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From horsepower to heroism—thank you for keeping the wheels of remembrance turning!