OUR FARMING HERITAGE EXHIBIT
THE FARMHOME OF YESTERYEAR (Pre-1960)


2026 will bring the third year of Our Farming Heritage series. The focus this year is on the farm home (Pre-1960). 

We are now open the 1st Sunday of the month (1-4:00 PM) and the 3rd Wednesday (5-8:00 PM). 
  • The farmhouse kitchen
  • Preserving and storing food 
  • Old cookbooks, aprons, kitchen utensils, and other old household items
  • Food grown in orchards and gardens
  • Crocheting, lace making, etc. 
  • Making clothes, spinning, weaving, and quilting
  • Chickens, bees, butter making
  • Photos of families in front of the farmhouse

LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION?

Have you checked our blog? You can find lots of information about a lot of things there, such as...
  • Cemetery Walk scripts
  • Light Parade and Tree Lighting Pictures
  • and more...
OUR HISTORY
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The Westphalia Historical Society began in 1985 as Westphalia began planning for the Sesquicentennial celebration. Through the years it has published various publications and pamphlets detailing different aspects about our German-Catholic ancestors who settled Westphalia, Michigan in 1836. It is our hope to preserve our past for our future.

It has published various books and pamphlets, while also assisting in genealogical pursuits of those near and far who have links to our little settlement.

In 2011, when the the 175th anniversary came around, again interest in our history came back to the forefront. The historical society has now grown into an organization that prints newsletters every other month and organizes community activities. 

​In December 2014, after completing renovations, the museum opened with its first exhibit. Classes and presentations are also periodically offered at the museum. Our museum is open 2 days each month between May and December. 

In 2017, after a great Our Town exhibit, it was decided to dedicate part of the building to a permanent exhibit dedicated to Our Town. By doing this, visitors have the opportunity to visit a little bit of Westphalia's past while also getting to see something new, as the rest of the building is now a themed exhibit that rotates yearly. ​

MEETINGS AND NEWSLETTERS

Meetings: We meet the third Tuesday of the month at the museum in Westphalia. Membership is $5.00, but you need not be a member to attend.
 
Newsletter sign up: Would you like newsletters sent to you? See the NEWSLETTERS page.
 
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​​The Westphalia Historical Society is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and donations are tax deductible.
We are currently suspending further requests for genealogy information. Thank you for your patience with us.

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