Grosse Pointe Historical Society

Provencal-Weir House
Open 2nd Saturday each month, 11 - 1
and by appointment.

Vintage Store
Open 2nd Saturday each month, 11 - 1
and for special events.

Grosse Pointe History Center
Office open 9:30 - 12, M-F
Archivist on site Th - F, 10 - 4
Call for appointment
313 884-7010

A Winter's Tale at Garden Grange:
A blanket of snow transformed Garden Grange, a charming 1920s home at 1015 Bishop Road, into a winter wonderland. This photograph, captured by Mercy J. Hayes and featured in her scrapbook, “Kodaking through Garden Grange, Exteriors, Interiors, Gardens, Friends 1926- 1929,” depicts the home after a significant snowfall—a remarkable 22 1/2 inches, according to Miss Hayes. The enchanting scene echoes the snowy illustration on her holiday card from 1925, showcasing the enduring allure of Garden Grange in winter.

Photo: Garden Grange, c. 1926
Mercy J. Hayes holiday card, 1925

The Rich History of The Grosse Pointes Touches Us Every Day.

Since 1945, the Grosse Pointe Historical Society has collected and preserved Grosse Pointe History. Unlike some institutions and organizations, GPHS has operated with Enthusiasm, Big Ideas, and Limited Resources. We depend on the generous support of people like you who care about the history, stories and culture of our community. Please help today with a donation so we can serve our mission of preserving,sharing, and educating about the history of our communities! Please help today with a donation so we can serve our mission of preserving, sharing, and educating about the history of our communities!

We can’t fufill our mission without your support.

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The Grosse Pointe Historical Society

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.

Grosse Pointe Historical Society Campus

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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