Grand Rapids Historical Society
Cultural historian Kevin Finney honored with 2012 Baxter Award
by Grand Rapids Historical Society (Sharon Hanks - ...)
Submitted 05-11-2012 under NONPROFITS
Kevin Finney, local cultural historian, outdoorsman and scholar, was honored with the 2012 Baxter Award Thursday night by the Grand Rapids Historical Society at its annual banquet at the Women's City Club. Finney is widely known for his...Join us Thursday evening for "A Tale of Two Collections: The Unseen Civil War Artifacts at the Grand Rapids Public Museum"
by Grand Rapids Historical Society (Sharon Hanks - ...)
Submitted 04-11-2012 under
Explore rare American Civil War artifacts not on display in the current exhibit, Thank God for Michigan! Stories from the Civil War, at the Grand Rapids Public Museum when three organizations sponsor a special presentation Thursday evening showing...
Learn about the early years of the Fulton Street Farmers Market
by Grand Rapids Historical Society (Sharon Hanks - ...)
Submitted 03-05-2012 under NONPROFITS
Travel back into the early part of the 20th century Thursday evening when we learn how local residents -- mostly women-- tried to fight the high cost of food prices by convincing leaders to establish farmers markets, including the popular and...
Jesse Buttrick Davis and "His Boys": A History of the Early Grand Rapids Junior Chamber of Commerce
by Grand Rapids Historical Society (Sharon Hanks - ...)
Submitted 02-06-2012 under
Historian, librarian and community leader Barbara Nan Schichtel will present for the first time the results of her fascinating historical research on the late Central High School principal Dr. Jesse Buttrick Davis and “his boys” starting...
Presentation to explore legacy of Jaycees founder
by Grand Rapids Historical Society (Sharon Hanks - ...)
Submitted 02-06-2012 under NONPROFITS
A Central High School principal’s extraordinary leadership among his Grand Rapids students during the early 1900s will be explored Thursday during a presentation about Dr. Jesse B. Davis, a multi-faceted visionary whose positive impact on the...
Discover legendary St. Mark Episcopal Church's 175-year-old history
by Grand Rapids Historical Society (Sharon Hanks - ...)
Submitted 01-11-2012 under NONPROFITS
Join us Thursday evening, January 12 as we explore the legendary history of St. Mark Episcopal Church, a proud downtown landmark that can trace its beginnings to 1836. Called the church of mayors, St. Mark's members have been longtime...
Explore "Grand Rapids History: 'The Jewish Connection'" this Thursday evening.
by Grand Rapids Historical Society (Sharon Hanks - ...)
Submitted 11-07-2011 under NONPROFITS
Discover the captivating history of early West Michigan Jewish immigrants when Temple Emanuel opens its doors for an archival tour and interesting program titled "Grand Rapids History: The Jewish Connection" this Thursday evening. ...
Haunted Holmdene Manor and the history of Aquinas College
by Grand Rapids Historical Society (Sharon Hanks - ...)
Submitted 09-29-2011 under NONPROFITS
With Halloween fast approaching, what better time to spend an evening learning about spooky haunted places in Grand Rapids -- or at least the stories that helped earn them that reputation? A presentation woven with stories about ghosts,...
Walking tour of historic Oakhill Cemetery set for Saturday, September 10
by Grand Rapids Historical Society (Sharon Hanks - ...)
Submitted 08-28-2011 under NONPROFITS
Join the Grand Rapids Historical Society for a fascinating free walking tour of the northern half of historic Oakhill Cemetery starting at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 10. This landmark cemetery is considered the grandest of the city's rural garden...
Rebecca Smith-Hoffman honored with Baxter Award from Grand Rapids Historical Society
by Grand Rapids Historical Society (Sharon Hanks - ...)
Submitted 05-12-2011 under NONPROFITS
Rebecca Smith-Hoffman, a long-time champion of saving local prominent landmarks and buildings, has been awarded the 2011 Baxter Award from the Grand Rapids Historical Society. The award has been presented every year since 1980 to honor persons who...- 1 of 3
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