Linda Loree Weburg, age 82, of Ithaca, MI, passed away in Florida after a brief battle with mesothelioma and joined her Lord in heaven on Monday, March 3, 2025. Linda Loree Allen was born on February 28,1943, in Alma, Michigan,… Continue Reading →
Sandstone restoration efforts will begin this spring with cleaning, sourcing stone, creating the mortar mix to match the original and tuckpointing the entire building. The goal is for the restoration to be completed by the fall. This is by far… Continue Reading →
The Museum opening will be delayed. Information will be posted as soon as possible. In addition, it will be open on Tuesdays rather than Wednesdays starting this summer.
Gratiot County’s historical newspapers have always been available to researchers through local libraries and at the genealogy library. Finding articles, though, has meant a trip to the repository and negotiating the hours and availability of computers on site. The Alma… Continue Reading →
It’s the one-year anniversary of the purchase of the Wright House! The restoration effort has come a long way since that freezing day when the decision was made to raise $50,000 to buy the 136-year-old mansion. MANY MANY THANKS to… Continue Reading →
Among the many resources available at the Gratiot County Genealogical Library are high school yearbooks. The library has a collection of yearbooks from every school in Gratiot County, many dating back to the early years of the 20th century. These… Continue Reading →
The Gratiot County Historical Museum is presently closed for the winter but tentatively plans to reopen May 17-18 with its 2025 exhibit. John Kemler had the unique idea of showing many of our artifacts that are often unused by featuring… Continue Reading →
The Wright House Restoration project has made significant progress over the summer, thanks to dedicated volunteers and new partnerships. The historic home in Alma is undergoing extensive renovations aimed at preserving its legacy and ensuring its role as a vital… Continue Reading →
The Gratiot Historical Museum is closed for the winter and will reopen next spring. The museum’s display of wedding dresses and memorabilia from 1883 to 1984 was very popular, and we received several more wedding dresses for our collection. The… Continue Reading →
The museum continues its display of 100 years of wedding dresses from Flora Heron’s 1883 white muslin dress to Mary Jo Vibbert’s 1984 taffeta designer gown. The addition of a 1920’s gown and veil has enhanced the display. The store… Continue Reading →
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