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Local History Brought to Life!
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A joyful interpretation of the Provencal-Weir house, by local artist, Suzanne Berschback.


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Legends of Fall

A legend is a story that is handed down from earlier times. Legends are often based on fact, but they are also often not completely true. It is left to the imagination to decide between fact and fiction! The stories of Old Grosse Pointe have inspired creative "habitants" in our community.

Enjoy the Legends-inspired artwork of Suzy Berschback

And watch 4 video short stories, produced by Steve Adams and Genot Picor, storyteller

Read more Legends here


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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

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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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