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Michigan Historic Sites Recommended for National Recognition

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MHAL Press Release - May 4, 2009

To kick off National Historic Preservation Month, the State Historic Preservation Review Board recommended a dozen Michigan sites for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The approved nominations will be forwarded to the Keeper of the National Register at the National Park Service in Washington, D.C.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation, which sponsors Preservation Month, adopted the theme "This Place Matters." The slate of nominees considered by the review board reflects the wide variety of historic places found throughout Michigan. The diverse group ranges from a historic district in Berrien County and a Jewish cemetery in Jackson, to the railroad car ferry S. S. Badger in Ludington and a house in Wyandotte.

"Listing in the National Register of Historic Places is one of the highest honors given to historic sites. Initiated at the community level, this designation means that the property is among those worthy of being preserved for future generations," noted State Historic Preservation Officer Brian Conway.

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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 06 May 2009 22:11 )
 

Document Scanning on Tuesdays

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The Brighton Area Historical Society has a large archive of historical data dating back to the 19th century.  One of our goals is convert all archives to digital format to ensure that we have a lasting record of historical data.  Also, by converting our archives to digital format, we can make them accessable to the public via our web site.  Having an online searchable archive will be of great value to our community for the purposes of research, geneology, and education.

In an effort to create a digital archive, we are busy scaning photos, letters, wills, deeds, and pretty much anything else from Brighton's past.  This is a labor intensive task and we are looking for volunteers.  If you are intrested in volunteering, we could use your help.  If you have a scanner and would like to volunteer, please let us now.  Even if you don't know computers or own a scanner, you can still help out.   

Starting 04-May-2009, we will be doing document scaning every Tuesday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.  If you are able and interested in helping out, please contact us. 

Last Updated ( Thursday, 14 May 2009 01:04 )
 

Old Village Cemetery Clean Up - May 2

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The historic Old Village Cemetery, adjacent to the millpond and behind St. Paul's Church, will be getting a spring cleaning.  On Saturday May 2nd, volunteers lead by the Brighton Area Historical Society will meet at the historic cemetery to give a well needed cleaning and pruning.  If you are interested in history, old cemetery, or community service, then we need you.

Last Updated ( Saturday, 25 April 2009 01:10 ) Read more...
 

Looking Forward To A Wonderful 2009!

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The thought of a new season is awe-inspiring.   Buds ready to burst, photosynthesis revitalizing the green lawns, flower bulbs exposing their wonderful, vibrant colors and the Society developing new technology to assist others in seeing our great community in its different colors of earlier times.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 06 May 2009 21:28 ) Read more...
 

The Season for Giving Thanks

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Looking out the window at the beauty of our recent snowfall, and thinking of the upcoming holidays, I feel that it is very appropriate to give “thanks” for our good fortune even though many families are so financially challenged with the current economic crisis.

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The BAHS is currently hard at work scanning documents from our historical archive.  We need your help.  If you have a scanner and would like to help, please let us now.  Even if you don't know computers or own a scanner, we can still use your help.   If you are interested in helping, please contact us.