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View ArticleJohn Gilbert Articles Posted
Ray Berg's articles on John Gilbert, "founder of Manchester," have been posted here (and are searchable)! Just see "Books" on the right side of this page (or the History page) and click on "Early...
View ArticleShopping in Downtown Manchester Circa 1835
In previous articles, Ray Berg looked at the life and accomplishments of Major John Gilbert, the founder of Manchester, and how he platted the original village and built the first water-powered mills....
View ArticleMore Early Manchester articles posted
Sit down by the fire with your laptop and get ready to read some interesting tales of Early Manchester! Parts 2 and 3 of "Shopping in Downtown Manchester Circa 1835,""The Bank of...
View ArticleFarm Stories from Manchester published here in installments
Thanks to our longtime friend and MAHS board member, Howard Parr, we will publish his two recent local history books, Farm Stories from Manchester, Michigan, and My Army Years 1942–1952 in...
View ArticleBlacksmith Shop Jazz To Benefit Manchester Youth
Cultural Art Strings invites you to an evening of jazz with Chelsea Center for the Arts jazz faculty. $15 donation at door. For reserved seats, call (734) 223-6876. Proceeds benefit Manchester Cultural...
View ArticleComplete Parr Farm Stories Now Available
Howard Parr's Farm Stories from Manchester, Michigan is now available in its entirety right here on the MAHS site. Thank you, Howard, for this wonderful glimpse into Manchester life in days gone by....
View ArticleAnnual Meeting & Election of Officers
September 11, 2014 is the Annual Meeting and election of officers. The meeting will be at 7:30 PM at the Blacksmith Shop. Instead of a program for the September 11 meeting, there will be an open...
View ArticleOld Barns & Country Skills - Annual Carol Sing
We'll begin with an abbreviated business meeting. Then Derek Brereton of Adrian, MI, will give a presentation entitled, "Old Barns & Country Skills of Southeastern Michigan," followed by our annual...
View ArticleGrowing Up in the Fountain-Bessac House
Ann Walton will present a program entitled, "Growing Up in the Fountain-Bessac House," on March 9, 2015, at the Sharon United Methodist Fellowship Hall, NW corner of Pleasant Lake Road and M-52.
View ArticleBethel Church: 175 Years Young
The May meeting of the Manchester Area Historical Society is being held at Bethel United Church of Christ located at 10425 Bethel Church Road in Freedom Township on May 14, 2015 at 7:00 P.M.. Bethel...
View ArticleMAHS Blacksmith Shop Hosts Riverfolk Cultural Art Strings Concert Series
The Riverfolk Cultural Art Strings group has organized a series of concerts to be held at the MAHS Blacksmith Shop at 324 E. Main in Manchester on fourth Saturdays, beginning at 7:30 PM. Upcoming...
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MAHS Launches "Preserve the Corner" Campaign
MAHS has succeeded in our purchase of the former Borek-Jennings Funeral Home at the corner of Ann Arbor and Main Streets in downtown Manchester! We have worked for the past 10 months to reach agreement...
View ArticleKingsley-Jenter House Community Place – Fundraising Campaign Begins!
On May 9, the Manchester Area Historical Society launched its new fundraising campaign for the Kingsley-Jenter House, its headquarters at 302 E. Main Street. This fundraising is specifically focused on...
View ArticleMonthly Meeting
We will be having our regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening, December 14, 7:00 PM at the Kingsley-Jenter House, 302 E. Main.Our meeting this month is our annual Christmas celebration. We are...
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