Dexter Area Historical Society
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Museum
3443 Inverness Street Dexter, MI 48130 The Museum is open with a special Bible display. Museum Hours are 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Friday and Saturday afternoons. |
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Gordon Hall
8311 Island Lake Road Dexter, MI 48130 Gordon Hall is open during special events and by appointment only. |
GORDON HALL UPDATE
The plans are complete and the first phase of the interior restoration of Gordon Hall is set to begin! A video of the architectural rendering will be showing at Gordon Hall during the Holiday events.
We are also excited to announce a Matching Grant. Every dollar donated to DAHS for Gordon Hall Rehabilitation before December 31, 2019 will be matched dollar for dollar up to $50,000! You can donate here
The plans are complete and the first phase of the interior restoration of Gordon Hall is set to begin! A video of the architectural rendering will be showing at Gordon Hall during the Holiday events.
We are also excited to announce a Matching Grant. Every dollar donated to DAHS for Gordon Hall Rehabilitation before December 31, 2019 will be matched dollar for dollar up to $50,000! You can donate here
or send a check marked “Gordon Hall Rehabilitation” to
Dexter Area Historical Society
3443 Inverness
Dexter, Michigan 48130
If you have questions, please call Caryl Burke at 734 476-5232
Dexter Area Historical Society
3443 Inverness
Dexter, Michigan 48130
If you have questions, please call Caryl Burke at 734 476-5232
Upcoming Events: Holidays with DAHS
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Friday December 6th - Woodland Wonderland Fundraiser
6:30, Strolling hors d'oeuvres, spirits and desserts $65 per person, For reservations call Ina Germain 734 395 4106 or order tickets below: (Note: tickets will not be mailed. A reservation list will be kept at the door.) |
Saturday December 7th -Christmas at the Mansion at Gordon Hall 9:00 – 5:00. Featuring a visit with Santa (9:00 – 3:00), make and take gingerbread houses, and the magical Christmas Village Collection of Department 56 houses. Suggested donation $5/person
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Saturday December 7th - Holiday Bazaar at the Museum 9:00 - 3:00
The Dexter Heritage Guild will present its annual Holiday Bazaar and bake sale at the Dexter Area Museum, 3443 Inverness Street. Museum visitors will find tables filled with a variety of handcrafted items from holiday wreaths and décor, ornaments, felted hats, one-of-a-kind shawls, winter hats and scarves, wonderful hanging hand towels, pet treats, toys and pillows, the Guild’s signature scrubbies and more!
There will be a drawing the day of the bazaar and you don’t need to be present at the time of the drawing. The drawing will include: a Limelight design quilt, a special Paul Cousins’ multi-nut torte, a vintage wooden Santa carved from a bed-post, a gift certificate to the Encore theater and Red Brick restaurant and a 12” ceramic lite Christmas tree.
The Dexter Heritage Guild will present its annual Holiday Bazaar and bake sale at the Dexter Area Museum, 3443 Inverness Street. Museum visitors will find tables filled with a variety of handcrafted items from holiday wreaths and décor, ornaments, felted hats, one-of-a-kind shawls, winter hats and scarves, wonderful hanging hand towels, pet treats, toys and pillows, the Guild’s signature scrubbies and more!
There will be a drawing the day of the bazaar and you don’t need to be present at the time of the drawing. The drawing will include: a Limelight design quilt, a special Paul Cousins’ multi-nut torte, a vintage wooden Santa carved from a bed-post, a gift certificate to the Encore theater and Red Brick restaurant and a 12” ceramic lite Christmas tree.
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Sunday December 8th - Celebrating Katharine Dexter McCormick and the 100th Anniversary of Women Suffrage - Christmas Tea at Gordon Hall 1:00 and 4:00. Light lunch and desserts. Cost is $30. Call Ina German 734 395 4106 for reservations.
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Katharine Dexter McCormick was born at Gordon Hall in 1875 and was the granddaughter of Judge Dexter. She purchased the Hall in 1942 and donated it to the University of Michigan in 1950. Katharine was a leader in the movement for women's suffrage and a fighter for women's rights.
Join us for tea and a "visit" from Katharine herself! |
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Evening Open Houses: Dec 13, 14, 21 and 28 from 5-7:30
Suggested donation: $5/adult.
Tour the magical Christmas Village Collection of Department 56 houses, a family Christmas tradition
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Suggested donation: $5/adult.
Tour the magical Christmas Village Collection of Department 56 houses, a family Christmas tradition
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Fall Dinner
Our September 21st fundraising dinner sponsored by St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Chelsea was well attended by many generous supporters of Gordon Hall and we earned over $37,000 . Our sincere thank you to Nancy Graebner, CEO and the staff of the hospital as well as the generous event sponsors, donors and attendees! The Gordon Hall restoration moves forward with your wonderful support! |
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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.
Dexter Museum
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
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
The DAHS board meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM at the museum.
Dexter Museum
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
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 HoursMay 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. |
