WebSubscription Instructions. Western Michigan Genealogical Society c/o Grand Rapids Public Library 111 Library Street NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3268 Email - [email protected] The April newsletter has hit the email of members who choose to get it electronically. It should be in members mailboxes early next week. The President's column refers to a photograph of the Billius Stocking house t… 11 days ago This (sort of weird!) photo was in our September Photo Sleuth in our newsletter and comes from the Robinson Photo Studio Collection from the Grand Rapids Public Library and is dated May 12, 1950. A display in o… 3/26/2024 A huge thank you to the Sweet House Foundation for hosting the Grand Rapids Historical Society March program. The tour of the house to the large group who ventured out early was greatly appreciated and well re… 3/10/2024 For our March program, please join us this Thursday, March 9, at T… 3/6/2024 The Grand Rapids Historical Society is not a collecting organization. But from time to time we are sent objects. Recently we were sent an accounting book/ledger that was owned by a very early settler, Billius Stoc… 3/5/2024 OK, here is one more..... This photo was in our February Newsletter. O… 2/28/2024 We highlighted this photo in our February Newsletter. This postcar… 2/28/2024 For the month of February www.mymagicgr.com is featuring histories of locals that have done remarkable things in our community. Please take time to read about them. Click on GR Black History Facts to read them. Loo… 2/18/2024 This past week we had the pleasure of seeing a documentary by author Rose Hammond on the iconic Idlewild & Woodland Park. Thank you to all who came out! If you didn't get a chance to purchase her book, her… 2/12/2024 Join the Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archives and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum in welcoming Reverend Robert B. Jones Sr. for an evening of music in conjunction with the ne… 2/10/2024 On the evening of February 9 the Grand Rapids Historical Society hosted Rose Hammond as a speaker and she showed her documentary "In Between the Trees: The Story of Idlewild & Woodland Park, MI". Si… 2/10/2024 Join us this Thursday at 7pm at the Main Branch of the GR Public Library for our February program "In Between the Trees: The Story of Idlewild & Woodland Park, MI - a Documentary" Presented by Rose Hammond. “In … 2/5/2024 Here is a photo from the Osterink Collection of Wm. Groen & Son's store on the SW corner of Clyde Park and Chicago Dr. It's address was 800 Chicago Dr. The photo doesn't provide a specific year, but early 1930's aligns … 2/3/2024 Today marks the 56th anniversary of the death of local astronaut Roger B. Chaffee and his crewmates Gus Grissom and Ed White. The three were killed in a flash fire during a pre-launch test for the Apollo 1 flight. O… 1/27/2024 There was a great turnout today at the 2024 GR History Detective Day. Amongst the 6 talks were our own GR Historical Society Members, Pres. Gina Bivins and Secretary Nan Schichtel with their presentation on the Van… 1/21/2024 Just a reminder that this Saturday is the 2024 History Detective Day at the Main Branch of the GR Public Library. This event is a day of six different local history programs (talks) given by six different speakers. T… 1/17/2024 Our January Photo Sleuth from our most recent newsletter comes from the Robinson Photo Studio Collection from the Grand Rapids Public Library and is dated July 31, 1937. A large group of men and women of a "Bicycle Clu… 1/16/2024 Sorry about the delay, but we're back with another Osterink Photo. This on… 1/15/2024 Just a reminder to join us this Thursday, January 12, at 7pm to hear local historian Caroline Cook's talk titled "The Lighter Side of Life." This talk will look at entertainment through the ages in Grand Rapids. The talk is free … 1/10/2024
Family History Resources Grand Rapids Public Library
WebMade possible through a generous grant by the Furniture Manufacturers’ Heritage … Web1 day ago · Date. ( MENAFN - 3BL Media Inc) keybank has officially opened its permanent office in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A commitment to transformative philanthropy and community support is central to ... china stage lighting instrument
Grosse Pointe Historical Society - Historic Plaques
WebJun 23, 2024 · The Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters: Serving People on the Margins of … http://www.historygrandrapids.org/ WebSafeguard the heritage of Grand Rapids; Stabilize and improve property values in … grammy award winners 2021