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ABOUT THE MUSEUM

The Grand Blanc Heritage Association is located at 203 E. Grand Blanc Road in the City Hall complex. Founded in 1972, it is incorporated by the State of Michigan as a not-for-profit, educational, public service organization. The function of the Association is to discover, document, collect, preserve, research and exhibit any tangible materials that help to establish or illustrate the history of the community and surrounding area.

In 1833, eleven people established the First Congregational Church of Grand Blanc. The congregation, which held its earlier services in homes, and later schoolhouses, built their first house of worship in 1855. They replaced it with the current building in 1885. The building served its congregationalists for eighty-three years; its last worship service was October 6, 1968. Purchased by the City of Grand Blanc in 1967, it became the home of the City municipal offices.

In 1976 the City of Grand Blanc gave the Association a single room to display items collected from its members. The Heritage Museum has since grown to two floors filled with exhibits. These items have been donated to the Association for the education and enjoyment of the community. The Museum is administered by the Grand Blanc Heritage Association Board of Directors and its volunteers.

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

Activities of the Museum include: five newsletters a year, monthly member programs, tours, genealogical information and research, quilting and weaving, research for State Historical markers, preservation of the Heritage Museum building, transcription of letters, diaries, ledgers and public records, restoration and electronic preservation of photographs, and publishing books of local history. Special public events include: Memorial Day Weekend Open House, Old-Fashioned Christmas Program, and a Bi-Annual Quilt Show.

HERITAGE ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DONATIONS TO THE MUSEUM

The Heritage Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and runs solely on contributions from individuals like you. These contributions may be artifacts, pictures, books or any item that would be appropriate to display or use in the museum. All donations of cash or artifacts are tax deductible.

Donations of time are equally as important to us. Docents are always needed to help give tours throughout the year, especially in the spring. Full training will be given by current members and staff of the museum. There are always other areas where help is welcome and we would be very happy to see anyone willing to come in any time of the year!

MEMBERSHIP