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Historic Site Recognized

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 →

Log Cabin Grand Opening

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 →

Log Cabin Grand Opening Scheduled

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 →

Family Histories

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:

Obituaries

*Most of these obituaries were taken from Seventh-day Adventist publications that are available online with free access at https://adventistdigitallibrary.org.  If you have an obituary you would like added, please contact the office.

2017 Museum Exhibit

The 2017 exhibit theme, “Home Entertainment of the Past,” features the museum’s musical instruments, music, etc. Items relating to yesterday’s business world will also be displayed. In addition, an exhibit of Cynthia Dodge Crawford’s works will be on display.

2015 Museum Exhibit

The museum held its spring opening May 16-17.  The 2015 museum exhibit features a century of wedding gowns from 1860 to 1970 in the museum house.  The store exhibit room features the immigrant heritage of Gratiot County.  A book about… Continue Reading →

Historical Home Tour

Update: 180 people attended this tour and we earned $900 for the museum which will be used for painting the porch this summer. Thanks to all who attended!! We are holding an Historical Home Tour Sat., May 18, 1-5:00 p.m…. Continue Reading →

Tony Kuna Event

In spite of the heat, a packed house at the Gratiot County Historical Museum agreed they would rather leave the air conditioner off than miss any part of the latest event coordinated with the temporary WWII exhibit.  On Saturday August… Continue Reading →

Past Exhibits

2022 Leisure Activities of the Past (Games, Toys, Dolls, Fairs, Sports) 2020-2021 Women in the Home and Beyond 2019 Wartime in Gratiot County from Civil War to Vietnam 2018 Businesses of the Past 2017 Home Entertainment of the Past 2016… Continue Reading →

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