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 landscaping have been added this summer, and artifacts are being moved into the cabin to make it resemble a settler’s first home. Photographs and histories of other Gratiot County log cabins will also be displayed inside the cabin.
On August 11, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1:00 p.m. organized by the Gratiot Chamber of Commerce and City of Ithaca. Refreshments will be served on the museum porch, and all museum buildings will be open for the afternoon.
The public is invited to share in celebrating the completion of this two-year project as a part of Gratiot County’s history is preserved to be appreciated for generations to come.