News
Noteworthy events and reports, compiled from Pages from the Past and Present, the official newsletter of the Gratiot County Historical & Genealogical Society
Wright House Restoration Project
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 →...
Museum/Library Joint Open House
Plans have begun for a joint open house of the Gratiot Historical Museum and the Peet-Miller house (Gratiot County Genealogy Library). The Open House is planned for the weekend of May 18-19, Saturday and Sunday afternoons. It is a short... Continue Reading →...
2023 Mildred Chaffin Porter Scholarship Winner
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...
Recent Donations
Through generous contributions from Gleaner Harmony Arbor #273, the Helen Guernsey Memorial Fund, and interested members of the Gratiot County Historical Society, we have been able to add two new computers to our library. As the practice of family history... Continue Reading →...
Museum Additions and Updates
The log cabin has some recent additions from the VanDeventer family, built by their great-grandfather from wood on his 1880’s Emerson Township farm. The rope bed was recently repaired and is now displayed in the cabin as well... Continue Reading →...
Local schools to be added to index
Our collection of information about local schools is getting an upgrade this summer. The library has held over 1000 pieces of information concerning the schools which had not been processed for research. Included are newspaper articles, pictures and other memorabilia... Continue Reading →...
Annual Meeting
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 →...
New Computers
The Gratiot County Genealogy Library is pleased to announce the acquisition of two new computers through a generous grant from the Gratiot County Community Foundation. As genealogical research evolves from paper records to digital ones, it has become increasingly important... Continue Reading →...
Spring Opening Plans
Plans have begun for a joint open house of the Gratiot Historical Museum and the Peet-Miller house which also serves as the Gratiot County Genealogy Library. The Open House is planned for the weekend of May 20-21, Saturday and Sunday... Continue Reading →...
Museum Porch Sale
There will be a Museum Porch Sale Thursday, August 25 and Friday, August 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with vintage dishes, linens and other items available...
Summer Historical Programs
On May 16, 7 pm, we hope you will come to the Genealogy Library and hear the presentation of the winning Mildred Chaffin Portner paper written by a Gratiot County graduating senior. The winner hasn’t been chosen yet, but it’s... Continue Reading →...
May 2022 Library News
We have a Belgium TV crew coming the first week of June. The owner of the TV station, in doing his family history, found he had relatives that lived in Gratiot Co. in the 1920’s. The research I’ve been doing... Continue Reading →...
2022 Museum Opening
The Gratiot County Historical Museum, located at 129 West Center St. in Ithaca, plans to reopen Saturday, May 21, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. It will then be open Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. through October. There is no... Continue Reading →...
Past News and Events
Forest Hill Nature Center Visit
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 →...
Wedding Gowns On Display
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 →...
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 →...
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