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 →
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 →
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.
On May 16, 7 pm, we hope you will come to the Genealogy Library and hear the presentation of the winning Mildred Chaffin Portner paper written by a Gratiot County graduating senior. The winner hasn’t been chosen yet, but it’s… Continue Reading →
We have a Belgium TV crew coming the first week of June. The owner of the TV station, in doing his family history, found he had relatives that lived in Gratiot Co. in the 1920’s. The research I’ve been doing… Continue Reading →
The Gratiot County Historical Museum, located at 129 West Center St. in Ithaca, plans to reopen Saturday, May 21, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. It will then be open Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. through October. There is no… Continue Reading →
A long time volunteer at the Genealogy Library, passed away June 25, 2019. She also was a volunteer with other organizations, but one of her favorites was as a foster grandparent. When we were planning a program away, she would… Continue Reading →
The Society will meet Monday, August 19 at 7:00 p.m. at the Forest Hill Nature Center, 111297 N. Rich Rd., Alma, Michigan. The Gratiot-Isabella RESD manages 90 acres for outdoor environmental education to students and community members throughout Central Michigan…. Continue Reading →
The museum participated in an Alma Women’s Club scholarship fundraiser on April 8th which featured seven of the museum’s wedding dresses. A Walk Down the Aisle: 125 Years of Wedding Gowns was the title of the program. A huge Thank… Continue Reading →
The home of Kathy Mathers Humphrey and her husband, Jeff, was recognized as an historic Site by the Society on October 19. The home as been in Kathy’s family for over 100 years and has passed down through the women,… Continue Reading →
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