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
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.
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 →
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 →
Photos of Opening Day
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The time has arrived: Gratiot County Historical Museum’s WWII exhibit opens to the public on Memorial Day! We are excited to share treasures loaned by area residents who experienced that time in history or whose interest has led them to… Continue Reading →
At the beginning of World War II, the United States Air Force simply did not exist. Instead of being a separate branch, pilots trained and flew missions under the orders of the Army Air Corps. Thanks to an extensive collection… Continue Reading →
The entire nation of these United States mobilized to defeat tyranny in WWII. Of course, the war effort redirected the paths of the young men who served in the military. However, without active support from nearly every other part of… Continue Reading →
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