Elmer Johnson, long time library volunteer, has been appointed Property Manager for the Peet-Miller House. His duties will include assessing needs for repairs and improvements.
Gratiot County’s historical newspapers have always been available to researchers through local libraries and at the genealogy library. Finding articles, though, has meant a trip to the repository and negotiating the hours and availability of computers on site. The Alma… Continue Reading →
It’s the one-year anniversary of the purchase of the Wright House! The restoration effort has come a long way since that freezing day when the decision was made to raise $50,000 to buy the 136-year-old mansion. MANY MANY THANKS to… Continue Reading →
Among the many resources available at the Gratiot County Genealogical Library are high school yearbooks. The library has a collection of yearbooks from every school in Gratiot County, many dating back to the early years of the 20th century. These… Continue Reading →
The Smith Memorial Hospital Babies’ Reunion will be held on Saturday, August 17th at Wright Park from 1:30pm-3:00pm. Please bring your birth certificate and a baby picture. A tour of the Wright House/Smith Memorial Hospital is a possibility. Light refreshments… Continue Reading →
The Wright House Restoration project is continuing. The Wright House Restoration Alma (MI) Facebook page now has over 2500 members. Ammi Wright himself was resurrected in the person of Elmer Johnson and his wife, Anna Case, was portrayed by Bobbi… Continue Reading →
The annual meeting of the Gratiot County Historical and Genealogical Society will be held Monday, July 15, 6:30 p.m., at the Alma Public Library. There will be a brief business meeting which will include elections of 2025 officers. Kylie Acker,… Continue Reading →
The GCHGS is excited to be involved with a new restoration project. Recently, we were contacted by several citizens of the Alma area concerning the historical A.W. Wright mansion at 503 N. State Street in Alma. The Wright home was… Continue Reading →
Abby Warnke, winner of the Mildred Chaffin Porter Scholarship, presented her paper at the August meeting of the Gratiot County Historical and Genealogical Society. To view the presentation, use this link https://youtu.be/XPooLWuZEvQ.
The Annual Meeting of the GCHGS was held July 17 in the lower level of the Thompson Home Library in Ithaca. After an ice cream social, a short business meeting was held. Reports were given by Linda Weburg, museum, Judy… Continue Reading →
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