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OUR FARMING HERITAGE EXHIBIT

The historical society is taking some time to dig into a major part of our area: farming. This year's focus is crops and tools.
We hope to see you there. And don't forget that the family research and Our Town areas of the museum are open during these times as well! We're open the 1st Sunday of the month and the 3rd Wednesday, Spring - late fall.

9th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Light Parade

Scan the QR code below or check out the website here to learn more, such as the parade route, registration and FAQ.

MUSEUM RENOVATION PROJECT

We’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

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.

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.

HISTORY OF OUR MUSEUM

We opened the Westphalia Historical Society Building and Museum in 2014. Since then, each year from Memorial Day to the late fall we have themed exhibits in our building. If you take a tour of our website, you'll find pictures and information about what types of exhibits we've done in the past.

In 2017, after a great Our Town exhibit, we decided to dedicate part of our building to a permanent exhibit dedicated to Our Town. By doing this, whenever you visit our building you'll have an opportunity to visit a little bit of our past while also getting to see something new, as the rest of the building is now a themed exhibit that rotates yearly.

Yearly Events

Exhibits

Our little museum is a great size for our little village and surrounding areas. Our past exhibits have been school days, veterans, and Westphalia weddings. Flip through our photos to see what you can find. Keep in touch to find out what we'll be having next.

Cemetery Walk, Every September

Not sure what to expect if you attend a Cemetery Walk? See our blog for a great explanation about how long to expect to be there, what to expect while you're there and more. We also post pictures and stories from our past Cemetery Walks on the blog.

Considering donating? Fill out the back page of our brochure and turn it in. Many thanks to all who have donated thus far.

We are currently suspending online requests for genealogy information. Thank you for your patience with us. You can check out the resources on our Research Page or contact the Clinton County Historical Society for assistance or their archives.