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 →
Approximately one hundred people from the community came together to welcome the opening of the museum’s restored log cabin on August 11th. The Gratiot Chamber of Commerce organized a ribbon cutting ceremony as the official opening. Ithaca mayor, Alice Schafer,… Continue Reading →
Saturday, August 11, has been set for the long awaited opening of Gratiot Historical Museum’s newly restored log cabin now situated in the museum’s backyard at 129 W. Center Street in Ithaca. A ramp, steps, a field stone fireplace and… Continue Reading →
The genealogy library has over 500 volumes of family histories about families in or from Gratiot County. Here are a few of the collection highlights:
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