Category Past News/Events

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 →

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 →

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 →