Discover how Katharine Dexter McCormick saved and restored Gordon Hall in Dexter, Michigan. Learn about its history, preservation efforts, and community impact. Editor’s Note: Katharine Dexter McCormick, the granddaughter of Dexter’s founder, Samuel Dexter, was born on August 27, 1875, in Dexter in Gordon Hall. During her life, she made a significant impact on women’s ...
The Dexter Area Historical Society received a $491,200 state grant to help restore Gordon Hall, a historic 1843 mansion built by Judge Samuel Dexter. The project aims to restore the original floorplan and central hall. Community News Dexter Area Historical Society (DAHS) has received a grant for $491,200 to help restore Gordon Hall, Dexter’s premier ...
Highlights from the Forest Lawn Cemetery Walking Tour Photos by Thomas Morris On Saturday, May 18, Forest Lawn Cemetery became a living stage of Dexter’s past as costumed interpreters brought the stories of the town’s most prominent former residents to life during a free walking tour. Presented by the Dexter District Library, Dexter Area Historical ...
In a twist that could rival any treasure hunt, Dexter, Michigan, has once again buried a piece of its present for future generations to discover. On the balmy evening of Friday, June 21, 2024, the Dexter Area Historical Society laid to rest a new time capsule, set to be unearthed in 2074 during the city’s ...
Dexter’s elusive sesquicentennial time capsule, buried in June 1974, was unearthed on Saturday, May 18th, 2024, revealing a fascinating yet eerie glimpse into the past. The capsule, a coffin donated by Hosmer Funeral Home, had been ceremoniously transported by owner Dave Hosmer in a horse-drawn hearse during the 1974 celebrations. The coffin was taken to ...
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