Washtenaw County Historic District Commission

11/29/2018

Congratulations to the following three individuals who were appointed by the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners at tonight's meeting to the Washtenaw County Historic District Commission for a 3-year term starting January 1,2019:

• Peter Kelley
• James Mann
• Patti Smith

11/19/2018

A Manor Christmas Nov. 30 to Dec. 2

11/10/2018

Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County, Michigan

Sunday, December 2, 2018 at 1:30 P.M.
Free and Open to the Public
Visitors are Welcome
Education Center Auditorium
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Campus
5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan
LECTURE
Jeffery Mason
“What You Need to Know About Will & Estate Records”
Will and estate records contain a wealth of information about a family and are a primary source for providing proof of relationship for periods before
the 1850 census records and birth/marriage/death certificates. Many will and estate records offer information as to the marital status of the deceased,
the names of their children and even approximately how old each child is. This talk will discuss the information that can be found in these records as well
as methods for obtaining them.

CLASS
“Beginning Genealogy Part 2: Census Records and City Directories”
This is the second in a series of three classes this season focusing on Beginning Genealogy.

OUR SPEAKER
Jeff Mason has worked as a CPA in the Lansing area for the past 27 years. He has been an active genealogist for the last 40 years, researching in the
Midwest as well as England & Wales. His English research has taken him to many locations in the country, including his ancestral hometowns. Jeff is a
contributor to the Find-A-Grave project, as well as the administrator and co-founder of the Nason Family DNA project through FamilyTreeDNA.com.

Contact: Marcia McCrary, President (734) 483-2799, [email protected]
For more information, see the GSWC web site at www.washtenawgenealogy.org

11/10/2018

December 1, 2, and 9
German Christmas Open House with Guided Tours on Saturday, Dec. 1 and Sunday, Dec. 2 and Sunday, Dec 9 from 1-4 p.m. The 19th century Greek Revival Kempf House will be decorated to reflect a German-American musical family’s celebration of Christmas in the late 1800’s with a tree, music, and holiday cookies. Admission free, donations appreciated.

Also, don’t miss out on our Christmas Carol Sing, Sunday, Dec. 9 from 4-5 p.m. Gather around our historic Steinway piano, with song sheets and hand bells provided. Admission free, donations appreciated.

Kempf House Museum, 312 S. Division St. 734.994.4898

Welcome The Kempf House Museum, built in 1853, was home to the Kempfs, a busy German-American Family who lived and worked in the 1890’s. Trained guides will lead you through restored rooms, including the music studio where the 1877 Steinway Concert Grand Piano remains as it has for over 100 years....

10/26/2018

“The November 1, 2018 Washtenaw County Historic District Commission meeting has been rescheduled for November 8, 2018, at 5:30pm, at the Washtenaw County Eastern County Government Center. The meeting will be held on the second floor in the Main Stage Conference Room. The building is located at 415 W. Michigan Avenue, Ypsilanti.”

09/14/2018

Highland Cemetery Lantern Tours

09/14/2018

Ypsilanti Historical Museum Movies

09/13/2018

Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County, Michigan

Sunday, September 23, 2018
1:30 P.M.
Free and Open to the Public
Visitors are Welcome
Education Center Auditorium
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Campus
5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan

LECTURE
Patricia B. Yocum
“Researching Your Polish Family History: Getting Started”
Researching Polish family history can be a challenge. Poland’s history is complex, its language may seem daunting, and familiar sources often prove fruitless. The good news is that the research situation is fast improving. Records are being digitized rapidly both in the U.S. and in Poland, translations are increasingly available and the Web puts its riches at our fingertips. With a bit of guidance about fundamentals, use of selected sources and proven
strategies, you can establish a Polish family tree back many generations. Emphasizing sites freely available on the Web, this program will help you set course for successful searching in an area of increasing interest.

CLASS
Barbara Snow
“Organizing Your Genealogy”

OUR SPEAKER
Patricia Yocum is librarian emerita at the University of Michigan. A native of Utica, N.Y. she earned a B.A. from SUNY Binghamton, and M.A. and A.M.L.S. from the U of M. Her interest in family history was fostered by stories of her grandparents’ immigration from Poland. She has given talks in Michigan, Florida, New York and Massachusetts. A member of several Polish genealogical societies, she currently serves as a research consultant to the Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan.

Contact: Marcia McCrary, President (734) 483-2799, [email protected]
For more information, see the GSWC web site at www.washtenawgenealogy.org

09/10/2018

Kempf House
Sunday, September 30: Open House with Guided Tours
Visit the 1853 Greek Revival home of German-American musicians Reuben and Pauline Kempf. See Victorian period furnishings, including an 1877 Steinway piano, the first concert grand in Ann Arbor.
Admission free, donations appreciated.
1-4 p.m.,
Kempf House, 312 S. Division. Free (donations appreciated). 994-4898.

09/10/2018

A Manor Christmas at Condordia
November 30th - December 2nd, 2018

Concordia University is proud to announce the return of A Manor Christmas! Voted as the second most popular place to be in Ann Arbor that weekend last year, this new holiday tradition will offer more activities, more vendors, and more Christmas spirit for guests of all ages. Activities include: tours of the historic Earhart mansion decorated for Christmas by professional designers, a unique Festival of Trees, premium artificial pre-lit trees for sale, and a European-style Christmas market.
www.cuaa.edu/manorchristmas

09/10/2018

Sneak Preview in the Historic Greenhouse
Earhart Manor
Saturday, Nov. 17, 11-4 PM and Sunday, Nov. 18, Noon-5 PM

Orders taken in advance for pick-up at the Manor Christmas event.

Featuring 30 quality, pre-lit trees at special pricing, ornaments and nativities from Bronner’s Christmas World in Frankenmuth, and a photographer to take your family’s Christmas portrait. Proceeds will benefit the Concordia Guild Scholarship Fund.

www.cuaa.edu/manorchristmas

09/10/2018

2018 Webster Fall Festival
Saturday, September 22, 2018
10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Corner of Webster Church & Farrell Roads
www.WebsterFallFestival.org
Braun & Helmer Live AUCTION
Enjoy Exhibits: Antique Cars, Tractors, Machinery, Engines, Farm Implements, Toy Collections, Etc.
See Old-Time Skills: Rope-Making, Spinning, Weaving, Bobbin- Lace-Making, Carving, Blacksmithing, Lathe Work, and More
Hundreds of People from the Surrounding Area
Attend to Enjoy the Festivities!
 Antique Cars, Tractors, Engines & Machinery
 Visit Historical Buildings:
o The Old Town Hall featuring bobbin-lace making
o A Wheelwright & Blacksmith Shop with a live blacksmith
o A One-Room School with scheduled sessions
o Built as a cider barn, Crossroads Community Center will be filled with artisans and crafts
o May Mast’s North Barn, the first pole barn built in Webster Township full of animals
 An American Flag Retirement Ceremony
 “Rosie the Riveter” Presentation
 Musical Performances in Dieterle’s Corncrib
 Aerial Silks Performances
 A Taste of Webster: Baked goods, soup mixes, jams & jellies, pickles, fudge, cookbooks and kitchen accessories
 Old-Time Candy, Games, and Exhibits in the Kleinschmidt General Store
 Webster Farmers’ Market with goods produced in Webster Township
 Enjoy Yummy Soft Pretzels made by Dexter Senior Citizens
 Book Booth with James Parker
 An Old-Time Baseball Game
 View a Display of Beautiful Quilts
 Tour Historic Webster Church
 Hayrides through Scadin Woods
 Farm Animals
 Barrel Train Rides, Face-Painting, a Cookie Walk, Make a Dancing Wand, a Straw Maze, and Other Activities for Children
 Hotdogs, Beverages, & Popcorn!
 NEW: Pulled Pork Sandwiches and Sides
 Soup and Sandwich Luncheon with Homemade Pie