Museum
Gratiot County Historical Museum
The Gratiot County Area Historical Museum at 129 W Center St. in Ithaca was established in 1987. Located in a substantial red brick Victorian house built in 1881, the museum building is on the State Register of Historic Places. The main building is a large two story red brick house built in 1881 and a wooden barn which served as a carriage and horse stable during the last part of the 1800s and early 1900s. A fine collection of furniture reflecting styles of the 19th and 20th centuries has been donated by the public.
Beginning in 2012, the new curators for the museum, after the retirement of Jack and Kathleen Humm, are Linda Weburg and Lisa Yoder. Tentative hours are Wednesdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm and one Saturday per month to be announced (May through October). Special visits may be arranged by calling Linda at 989.875.4747 or Lisa at 989.875.2602.
The museum house collections include artifacts largely from the 1850s thru the 1950s. Furniture, ceramics, glass, china, kitchen ware, clothing, needlework, photographs and postcards which reflect the life of the early settlers are displayed as time and space permit.
The small barn is filled with many small farm implements and tools. Also included is a closed buggy and an open farm wagon.
There is no admission fee to visit the museum but donations are very welcome as they are needed for the continued support of the museum.
