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2023 Mildred Chaffin Porter Scholarship Winner

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.

Current Exhibit

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

Recent Donations

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 →

Museum Additions and Updates

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 →

Local schools to be added to index

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 →

Bob Ward

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 →

Annual Meeting

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 →

New Computers

The Gratiot County Genealogy Library is pleased to announce the acquisition of two new computers  through a generous grant from the Gratiot County Community Foundation. As genealogical research evolves from paper records to digital ones, it has become increasingly important… Continue Reading →

Spring Opening Plans

Plans have begun for a joint open house of the Gratiot Historical Museum and the Peet-Miller house which also serves as the Gratiot County Genealogy Library.  The Open House is planned for the weekend of May 20-21, Saturday and Sunday… Continue Reading →

Museum Porch Sale

There will be a Museum Porch Sale Thursday, August 25 and Friday, August 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with vintage dishes, linens and other items available.

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