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Westphalia
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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.
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.
OUR FARMING HERITAGE EXHIBIT2026 will bring the 3rd year of Our Farming Heritage. This year the focus is on the farm house and what it took to run the house, feed and clothe the family, etc.
We'll provide dates for collection of items/scanning old photos this winter. MUSEUM RENOVATION PROJECTWe’re excited to share that the America250MI Committee has awarded the Westphalia Historical Society a grant to support our Museum Renovation Project! Thank you to our dedicated WHS members and Riverside Grant Consulting, LLC for helping make this possible! #powerofplace
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MEETINGS AND NEWSLETTERSMeetings: 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. Did you know that you don't need a Facebook account to see our page? Click on the "F" icon on any page (or this link). If you do have an account, please LIKE us! We use the page to promote upcoming events, showcase pictures and facts about the past. |
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.
