News
Noteworthy events and reports, compiled from Pages from the Past and Present, the official newsletter of the Gratiot County Historical & Genealogical Society
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 →...
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Past News and Events
Historical Home Tour
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 →...
Tony Kuna Event
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 →...
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