The Brighton Area Historical Society is your connection to local history. Our goal is to discover and learn about our history because we believe our past is worth preserving. If you share our passion for history, then you are in the right place. The BAHS is focused on the history of the greater Brighton Area and the surrounding townships of Livingston County, Michigan. We also operate the historic Lyon School house which has been fully restored and features an elementary school curriculum. Please take a moment and look around. Your history is here waiting to be discovered.
Up Coming Events and Latest News:
Current CoBACH Exhibit:
“Local Cemeteries”
CoBACH Exhibit:
CoBACH Winter Hours, November thru March
Thursday—Friday 5—8pm
Saturday 11am—5pm
Sunday 2—5pm
Closed Monday thru Wednesday
NOTE: CoBACH will be closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
November 27 through December 2.
November 2, Saturday, 2—7 pm, CoBACH & AMP
Join the community for a family friendly fun-filled afternoon at the AMP as the BAHS, St Paul’s and El Arbol jointly celebrate Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead. This celebration will feature face painting, crafts, live music by Mariaci Cristal, 5-7 pm, food and beverages, guided tours of Old Village Cemetery at 2&5 pm, and a Photo Booth. St Paul’s Historic Chapel will be open for candle lighting and personal prayers for our departed loved ones. The CoBACH Center Exhibit of Local Cemeteries features photos and information of the many cemeteries of the Brighton area.
November 9, Saturday, 12 noon, CoBACH Center
Following the 11am Veterans Day Parade and program at the AMP you can warm up and enjoy a special FREE presentation inside CoBACH. You will learn the many customs and observances started as a result of America’s War of Rebellion (Civil War). Veteran Ed Vitez a member of the Sons of Union Veterans, Camp 120 is a wonderful speaker who engages his audiences especially the young as he shares information about the evolution of the day and cultural practices dedicated to memories of United States Veterans.
December 8, Sunday, 1—4pm, Santa at Lyon School
Bring your young children, siblings, and grandparents to this very popular setting. Experience a wonderful afternoon at the barrier-free Lyon School with the very enjoyable Santa and Mrs. Claus. The elves will guide and assist children with a fun make and take tree ornament in the archive room. The 1885 schoolhouse will be beautifully decorated for Christmas and the setting is perfect for your family Christmas photos. Parents will always remember those excited faces and plentiful smiles as each child presents their gift list to Santa and Mrs. Claus. Plenty of free parking.
2024 Larry Lawrence Scholarship Awardee!
The Brighton Area Historical Society would like to congratulate Katie Nelson, this year’s awardee of the Larry Lawrence Memorial Scholarship. Katie is a 2024 graduate of Brighton High School and will attend ATP Flight School. For the past nine months she has been working on her Private Pilot’s license. She stated that her role model is her older brother who is a pilot for Spirit Airlines.
Thank you to all those who have donated to the Larry Lawrence Scholarship Fund. Your donations make this scholarship possible and to the Lawrence Family for their continued support.
Again, congratulations Katie!
Scholarship awardees can be viewed here:
We are please to announce that you may now purchase or renew a membership and make a donation online, or go shopping at our Gift Shop! Just click on the button below.
or BAHS ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL-2024 / Sponsorship form download
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LARRY LAWRENCE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Larry Lawrence Memorial scholarship will be given yearly to a graduating senior from the Brighton Area that is going to a Vocational School. The scholarship will be for $2000.00 to support the awardee in his or her education.
For more information, please refer to the Larry Lawrence Memorial Scholarship Program by clicking here:
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