Preserve our history and inspire our community to connect the past with the future
Upcoming events:
Christmas at the Mansion - November 30 - December 2
Holiday Bazaar at the Museum - Saturday December 1
Current university classes at Gordon Hall
U of M Archeological Dig at Gordon Hall
Have you ever wanted to visit an archaeological dig? Now you don’t have to travel to exotic locales. Just join us at Gordon Hall in Dexter for a public Archaeology Day on Saturday October 20 International Archaeology Day from 11:00 - 2:00PM. University of Michigan students will share their methods and their discoveries as they dig 5 survey pits around the grounds of Gordon Hall.
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Preservation Administration and Planning -- EMU
From September 29 through October 28th graduate students in the Preservation Administration & Planning course in EMU's Historic Preservation Program will be studying the historic structure of Gordon Hall.
The public is invited to their final presentation from 2:00 to 3:00 PM Sunday October 28 at the Dexter Area Historical Museum located at 3443 Inverness in Dexter.
The students will present the Historic Structure Report they have been preparing for Gordon Hall. They have been assessing information from the site itself and from historical research conducted at a variety of venues including the Dexter Area Historical Museum and the University of Michigan’s Bentley Historical Library.
The project is organized into four areas in a team approach.
> Basement and first floor
> Second floor and attic
> Exterior and outbuildings
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Please join us Sunday October 28 from 2:00 - 3:00PM for this interesting presentation at the museum at 3443 Inverness in Dexter.
U of M Archeological Dig at Gordon Hall
Have you ever wanted to visit an archaeological dig? Now you don’t have to travel to exotic locales. Just join us at Gordon Hall in Dexter for a public Archaeology Day on Saturday October 20 International Archaeology Day from 11:00 - 2:00PM. University of Michigan students will share their methods and their discoveries as they dig 5 survey pits around the grounds of Gordon Hall.
Click here for details
Preservation Administration and Planning -- EMU
From September 29 through October 28th graduate students in the Preservation Administration & Planning course in EMU's Historic Preservation Program will be studying the historic structure of Gordon Hall.
The public is invited to their final presentation from 2:00 to 3:00 PM Sunday October 28 at the Dexter Area Historical Museum located at 3443 Inverness in Dexter.
The students will present the Historic Structure Report they have been preparing for Gordon Hall. They have been assessing information from the site itself and from historical research conducted at a variety of venues including the Dexter Area Historical Museum and the University of Michigan’s Bentley Historical Library.
The project is organized into four areas in a team approach.
> Basement and first floor
> Second floor and attic
> Exterior and outbuildings
> Editor
Please join us Sunday October 28 from 2:00 - 3:00PM for this interesting presentation at the museum at 3443 Inverness in Dexter.
Recent Events:
Evening in Support of Gordon Hall Dinner
The dinner, raffle and auction was held on September 29 and netted over $37,000 toward the renovation of Gordon Hall. We wish to thank the attendees, donors and sponsors with a special thanks to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Chelsea for hosting.
Dexter Gordon Hall Raffle - 2018
The raffle was a great success and netted a profit of $10,000 for our continued efforts to restore Gordon Hall. We are extremely grateful for the support of the community.
Thank you Dexter!
Click here to see the winners!
The Dexter Area Historical Society (DAHS) is a nonprofit organization in Dexter, Michigan, which supports the preservation of the history of the Dexter area. DAHS owns and operates two properties: the Dexter Area Museum and Gordon Hall.
The DAHS board meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM at the museum.
The DAHS board meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM at the museum.
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Dexter Area Museum (Opens for the season Friday May 4)
Located in the Village of Dexter, Michigan the Dexter Area Historical Museum serves as western Washtenaw County's link with history. The museum is housed in the former St. Andrew's United Church of Christ built in 1883. In addition to numerous artifacts, the museum contains a large display area, a genealogical library, a local history library and the Corner Gift Shop. The museum is open May - November on Friday and Saturday afternoons. The Dexter Heritage Guild is the fundraising group for the Musem. Museum and Heritage Guild information |
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Historic Gordon Hall
Built in the 1840's Gordon Hall is owned and operated by the Dexter Area Historical Society. The society puts on events at Gordon Hall throughout the year to raise funds for the rehabilitation of the building. The venue may also be rented for weddings and other events. Gordon Hall history and event scheduling |
LOCATIONS
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MUSEUM HOURS
May through November
Friday and Saturday afternoons from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Gordon Hall is open during special events and by appointment only. |