GWBHS

Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society - serving the cities of Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake and Sylvan Lake and West Bloomfield Township

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Did you catch our ad in the West Bloomfield Beacon publication this month?

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Valentine cards reflect the times, through popular themes, poetry, humor, art and cultural values. #historymatters #gwbhs

Learn more about our upcoming Open House: https://t.co/ACGYGpkVlh

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Annual meeting with a presentation by Karen Dybis exploring the salty history of Detroit’s best chip.

Saturday, January 25, 10 am-noon, Orchard Lake Schools

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Save the date!

Join us at the 18th annual Orchard Lake Fine Art Show™ on July 25 & 26, 2020. https://t.co/WMl6UDpyo5

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Annual Meeting & Better Made in Michigan Presentation on Saturday, January 25! Make brunch reservations by January 20.

Learn about the history of Detroit’s best chip. https://t.co/ACGYGpkVlh

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Interested in Docent Positions?
Apple Island Group Tour Docent leads a 45 minute island tour. Tours are intended for 2nd grade classes or private groups.. Training and stipend provided.

Contact Cory: [email protected] or 248-757-2451.

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For many, Detroit is the crunch capital of the world. More than forty local chip companies once fed the Motor City’s never-ending appetite for salty snacks. Only Better Made remains.

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2017 During the GWBHS Apple Island Tours, a reenactment group from the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors was invited to explain how land development was mapped and researched throughout the early 19th century. https://t.co/h83x1szL49

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This holiday season give the gift of history to your friend or family member, with a membership to the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society!

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During the GWBHS Apple Island Tours, a reenactment group from the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors was invited to explain how land development was mapped and researched throughout the early 19th century. https://t.co/h83x1szL49

#throwbackthursday #tbt #historymatters

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Did you know your purcahses can make a difference? AmazonSmile donates to the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society when you do your holiday shoping at: https://t.co/Qnb8wp57ev

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Come visit us at our Belgian & Dutch Holiday Traditions Open House tomorrow from 1-4 pm at the Orchard Lake Museum, 3951 Orchard Lake Road

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Learn about the history and traditions of St. Nick, cookie boards, wooden shoes, and music.

Sinterklaas is Jarig! Belgian & Dutch Holiday Traditions Open House, Sunday, December 8, 2019, 1-4 pm, Orchard Lake Museum

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Sinterklaas is Jarig! Who was St. Nicholas? Why does he visit Belgian and Dutch children on Dec. 6 and his helper is not an elf?

Find out: Sunday, December 8, 2019, 1-4 pm, Orchard Lake Museum

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Want to join me in supporting a good cause? Today on #GivingTuesday your contribution to GWBHS will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps.

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Thank you for your consideration in supporting GWBHS this #GivingTuesday

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Sinterklaas is Jarig! Belgian & Dutch Holiday Traditions Open House is next week!

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Smile While Doing Your Black Friday Shopping!

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We hope that everyone is spending today surrounded by loved ones.

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We are thankful for our wonderful community, all of our volunteers, our GWBHS members, and so much more.

We look forward to serving our community as we collect, preserve, researche and stimulate public interest in the history of our area.