The Grosse Pointe Historical Society (GPHS) was founded in 1945 to preserve and protect the rich local heritage of all five Grosse Pointes and neighboring communities, and share it with the public. GPHS works to make history of our area vital, relevant, and accessible. Through programs, facilities and events, GPHS brings history to life, protects historic artifacts, and collects and shares Grosse Pointe-area stories.

Provencal-Weir House and Log Cabin
GPHS purchased and restored the c. 1823 Provencal-Weir House on Kercheval Avenue. The oldest structure in the Pointes, it is a ribbon-farm house which originally stood near the shore of Lake Saint Clair. The building is used as a living history museum for programs and educational activities. The grounds feature a c. 1840 log cabin moved from Macomb County.

Grosse Pointe History Center
The Grosse Pointe History Center, opened in 2022, features 5000 square feet of purpose-built space for exhibits, events, displays, administration, and collections. It incorporates the Alfred B. and Ruth S. Moran Resource Center.

Alfred B. and Ruth S. Moran Resource Center
GPHS collections include maps, blueprints, documents, bills, contracts, letters, books, catalogs, photographs, videos, prints, drawings watercolors, scrapbooks, oral histories, albums, real estate records and additional ephemera relating to the history of the Grosse Pointes and neighboring communities as well as objects, tools, household goods and furniture.

Upcoming Events

• Saturday, November 9

  History Saturday

• Saturday, December 10

  History Saturday

2024 Bicknell Lecture Series

Full details: https://sites.google.com/uls.net/bicknell-lectures/home

• Wednesday, November 20, 2024
  "Hudsons: Detroit's World Famous Department Store"
• Save the date: Thursday, December 5, 7 - 9 pm
  Members Holiday Party

  

Admission free. Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bicknell-lecture-series-tickets-993395291057

Call 313 884-7010 or e-mail info@gphistorical.org for details and reservations.

Think about the Grosse Pointe History Center for your next event!

"We learned about the Grosse Pointe Historical Society History Center through wonderful reviews on the GP Facebook resident page, and decided to visit. The minute Patti welcomed us, we knew this would be the perfect place to rent for the morning meeting place for our bridal party to get ready and relax with a light brunch served in the spacious kitchen. The beauty team commented several times about the spacious natural lighted rooms. We will be back for sure!"

Contact Patti Timmins, 313 884-7010 and development@gphistorical.org

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