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WELCOME

The Grosse Pointe Historical Society was organized in 1945 to promote the
preservation of our local heritage and to share that knowledge with the
community. The Society's logo represents the 18th century French windmill which
stood on Windmill Pointe.

The Society works to make the history of our exceptional community vital,
relevant, and accessible. Through our programs, facilities, and events, we bring
history to life and protect historic artifacts so that we all can experience the
past first hand. Join Us

 * News
 * Teacher's Curriculum
 * Provencal-Weir House
 * More...


NEWS

• Summer Fundraiser: Le Nom du Lac Celebrating the 1679 Christening of Lake
Saint Clair. On the historic campus of The Grosse Pointe Academy. Gourmet food
and drink, classic cars, historic music, period reenactors.
Watch a VIDEO about the event
Learn more about the HISTORY
Buy TICKETS
Explore SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

•The GPHS partners with University Liggett School students. The students will
research local stories and write up articles to update the GPHS website. View
article & video on wxyz.com

• Endowment for the Grosse Pointe Historical Society The GPHS has a permanent
endowment fund at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan to help ensure
our stability in uncertain times. The fund also provides a place where donors
can establish lasting legacies with their support.Learn More and Donate Online

• Kroger Rewards Kroger has a program that allows members of 501(c)(3)
non-profit organizations such as ours to earn cash awards for their
organization. To learn more, view the Registration Instruction Sheet




TEACHER'S CURRICULUM

 * The One-Room Schoolhouse is now open. Children will be able to turn back the
   clock and experience the classroom as local predecessors did.
   
   The 2nd floor of the Provencal-Weir House, c. 1823, has been transformed into
   a one-room schoolhouse, complete with benches, individual chalkboards and
   McGuffy Readers.

Teacher's Curriculum Page



PROVENCAL-WEIR HOUSE

 * The Provencal-Weir House, c. 1823: This landmark Greek Revival farmhouse is
   believed to be the community's oldest surviving residence. It was built circa
   1823 by Pierre Provencal on a site near Provencal and Lake Shore Roads. The
   Society completed restoration of the house in 1996. It is now the site of
   numerous events that recreate life in the early days of Grosse Pointe.
   
   
 * Also located on the Provencal-Weir property is our
   Log Cabin dating from between 1830 and 1860. Dismantling, relocation and
   reconstruction were accomplished primarily by volunteers between 1996 and
   1998.


MORE

 * Educational workshops and events on-site and in the schools help generations
   of Grosse Pointe children to connect to a fascinating community with
   long-standing roots in the development of America.
   
   
 * Bronze Historic Plaques are presented annually to notable residences,
   buildings, and sites in the area. Learn how to submit your property for
   consideration
   

View an exhibit of Past Plaque Winners

 * Lectures and classes on historical and architectural topics provide
   enlightening and interesting information to a widespread audience. The Dr.
   Frank Bicknell Educational Lecture is given each fall.

Grosse Pointe Historical Society - 376 Kercheval Ave. - Grosse Pointe Farms,
Michigan 48236 - 313.884.7010
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