The GCHGS is excited to be involved with a new restoration project. Recently, we were contacted by several citizens of the Alma area concerning the historical A.W. Wright mansion at 503 N. State Street in Alma. The Wright home was… Continue Reading →
Katherine F. Mullinax, 88, of St. Louis, died May 22, 1996, at the Gratiot County Community Hospital in Alma. Mrs. Mullinax, the daughter of John and Mary Sedlack, was born March 2, 1908 in Nebraska. She married Floyd E. Coon… Continue Reading →
Plans have begun for a joint open house of the Gratiot Historical Museum and the Peet-Miller house (Gratiot County Genealogy Library). The Open House is planned for the weekend of May 18-19, Saturday and Sunday afternoons. It is a short… Continue Reading →
Abby Warnke, winner of the Mildred Chaffin Porter Scholarship, presented her paper at the August meeting of the Gratiot County Historical and Genealogical Society. To view the presentation, use this link https://youtu.be/XPooLWuZEvQ.
The museum’s theme for 2023 is “Hats and Accessories,” featuring its hat collection, clothing from the past and various accessories. The newest exhibit also features the restoration of the downstairs master bedroom with an 1880’s bedroom suite. Log Cabin
Through generous contributions from Gleaner Harmony Arbor #273, the Helen Guernsey Memorial Fund, and interested members of the Gratiot County Historical Society, we have been able to add two new computers to our library. As the practice of family history… Continue Reading →
The log cabin has some recent additions from the VanDeventer family, built by their great-grandfather from wood on his 1880’s Emerson Township farm. The rope bed [shown above] was recently repaired and is now displayed in the cabin as well… Continue Reading →
Our collection of information about local schools is getting an upgrade this summer. The library has held over 1000 pieces of information concerning the schools which had not been processed for research. Included are newspaper articles, pictures and other memorabilia… Continue Reading →
All of us at the Gratiot County Genealogy Library were sad to learn of the death of long-time patron Bob Ward. Bob came in to the library every Tuesday. Sometimes it was to research, sometimes it was to bring us… Continue Reading →
The Annual Meeting of the GCHGS was held July 17 in the lower level of the Thompson Home Library in Ithaca. After an ice cream social, a short business meeting was held. Reports were given by Linda Weburg, museum, Judy… Continue Reading →
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