Preserve our history and inspire our community to connect the past with the future
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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Be sure to get your Raffle tickets for the drawing to be held on Saturday August 10 during Dexter Daze. Grand Prize is $10,000. Tickets are $10 each or 5 for $40. See our wandering sales folks around Dexter or call Bev Hill (734) 426-4767. Proceeds support the Dexter Area Historical Society and our work to restore Gordon Hall.
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Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 2PM at the Dexter Library
Dexter Area Historical Society Annual Board Meeting
Presentations:
Hopkins Burns Design Studio Architecture Plans for Gordon Hall
University of Michigan Archeology The Dig at Gordon Hall
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 6:00 PM
An Evening in Support of Gordon Hall
Our Annual Fall Dinner hosted by St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Chelsea
Click here for details
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Archeology Class is back at Gordon Hall!
The class will continue their excavation of the privy and then research where the barns were located.
The class will be working Friday afternoons September 13 through October 18 from 1:00-4:30
International Archeology Day is Saturday October 19 and is open to the public from 10:00-5:30.
Come and see what has been uncovered. Tours of Gordon Hall are also available.
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Be sure to get your Raffle tickets for the drawing to be held on Saturday August 10 during Dexter Daze. Grand Prize is $10,000. Tickets are $10 each or 5 for $40. See our wandering sales folks around Dexter or call Bev Hill (734) 426-4767. Proceeds support the Dexter Area Historical Society and our work to restore Gordon Hall.
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Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 2PM at the Dexter Library
Dexter Area Historical Society Annual Board Meeting
Presentations:
Hopkins Burns Design Studio Architecture Plans for Gordon Hall
University of Michigan Archeology The Dig at Gordon Hall
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 6:00 PM
An Evening in Support of Gordon Hall
Our Annual Fall Dinner hosted by St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Chelsea
Click here for details
_________________________________________
Archeology Class is back at Gordon Hall!
The class will continue their excavation of the privy and then research where the barns were located.
The class will be working Friday afternoons September 13 through October 18 from 1:00-4:30
International Archeology Day is Saturday October 19 and is open to the public from 10:00-5:30.
Come and see what has been uncovered. Tours of Gordon Hall are also available.
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Check out our May 2019 Newsletter!
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 3)
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. |