History
Grand Rapids' Third Regiment played important role in Civil War
by (Michael Tuffelmire)
Submitted 03-17-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
Two days after South Carolina seceded from the United States on December 20, 1860, with 10 more states following suit, fresh stacks of the Grand Rapids' newspaper, the Daily Eagle, lay along with streets with an enlistment call...
Heritage Hill Neighborhood to lose protection of historic property if bills pass in Lansing
by (Heritage Hill A...)
Submitted 02-23-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS
The Historic Preservation Modernization Act, HB5232 & SB720, proposed by Representative Chris Afendoulis and Senator Peter MacGregor purports to enhance the personal property rights of residents in historic districts. In actuality, it is...
Take a fresh look at Uptown
by (chadsystma)
Submitted 06-30-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
Last week I bumped into an old friend and his family in Eastown. It was somewhat shocking to both of us that it had been almost 10 years since we had last connected in person. We joked how typical it’s become for the gravity of work and kids...
Streetcar history takes shape in upcoming book
by (tbalx)
Submitted 05-06-2015 under OPINION
Carl Bajema, retired GVSU biology professor and local historian, is intent on bringing to life Grand Rapids’ transportation history. He's currently revising the drafts for the second book in a local transportation series, tentatively...
Drop-In Docent Tour of the Dutch Galleries
by (834design)
Submitted 03-31-2015 under
Take a tour with our resident Dutch art enthusiast, Harley Brown, and immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of the Dutch Galleries. Each month we’ll cover something different! Free with Museum admission. April’s topic is the 1800s.
April History Book Club
by (834design)
Submitted 03-31-2015 under
The History Book Club brings history books, museum objects, and history lovers together all with a book discussion. In April we are reading “Consider the Fork: A History of How We Cook” by Bee Wilson with Taylor Wise-Harthorn, Museum...
Historic Walking Tours - Lost Holland Tour
by (834design)
Submitted 03-31-2015 under
Lost Holland: This tour will take you through Downtown Holland to look at the sites of former and existing buildings. See how much our community, and its buildings/business, have changed (and in some cases, how they're still the same). ...
Downtown library to host Historical Society's 'History Detectives Day'
by (erictank)
Submitted 01-13-2015 under NEWS
On Saturday, January 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL) downtown branch (111 Library St. N.W.) will host "History Detectives Day" presented by the Grand Rapids Historical Society. The day long event will...
Smartphone apps add layers to understanding place
by (FriendsofGRParks)
Submitted 01-06-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
According to a 2013 Pew Research Center study, over 60% of adults now own a smartphone. While parks are a great place to put your phone down and take a deep breath, there are also opportunities to use apps to get a deeper understanding of our...
Catalyst Radio: Real Pirates exhibit at GRPM displays actual artifacts from 300 years ago
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 10-28-2014 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we take a preview look at the Grand Rapids Public Museum exhibit Real Pirates. Real Pirates tells the true story of...