The Brighton Area Historical Society has many collections; one is a collection of Postcards. This collection of postcards came from several sources, Marianna Maclasky, Larry Lawrence, John Rawcliffe, Jim Vichich and others. The collection totals over 300 cards of just the Brighton area. Interestingly the largest collection of Michigan postcards totaling 66,470, is the David […]
Save the date for a special speaker event on Thursday, October 1, at 6:00 PM at St. Paul’s Church, located in downtown Brighton, 200 W. St. Paul, Lower Level. Authors Gail Offen and Jon Milan will present “Grand River Avenue: From Detroit to Lake Michigan,” sharing stories and images from one of Michigan’s most historic routes. We […]
SAVE THE DATE Bonnie Armstrong Corrigan — Lyon Schoolhouse Fence Dedication Sunday, September 20, 2026 Time: 1—3pmLocation: 11455 Buno Road, Brighton Township Please join us as we dedicate our new fence in honor of Bonnie.
Your Brighton Area Historical Society is proud to present a “Kids Day Celebration” on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The program will be from 2 – 5PM and will be held at the CoBACH Center (Old Town Hall) located at 202 West Main Street in downtown Brighton next to the Millpond. The program will have characters […]
Jim Vichich, past president of BAHS and current board member was recognized by the DAR Phillip Livingston Chapter on June 2nd 2026 at Lakeland Golf Club. They recognized his many years of cemetery headstone restoration and our current project at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery repairing headstones. Pleasant Valley Cemetery, also known as Beach Cemetery, is […]
June 24, 2026Matthew Hutchison / news@whmi.com Brighton is getting statewide attention in a new book highlighting notable small towns across Michigan. Nancy Fredenburg, president of the Brighton Historical Society, presented copies of “Small Town Michigan” by Amy Piper to Brighton City Council during Tuesday night’s meeting. “I was very pleased to see that Brighton got […]
We invite you to visit our Memorial Day display on May 25, 2026 showcasing an impressive collection of Civil War memorabilia. The display will be open from 9am to 1pm at CoBACH. The Brighton Memorial Day parade begins at 10am at 4th Street and concludes at the Millpond. We welcome you to come and honor […]
March 15, 2026Lyon Schoolhouse, 11455 Buno RoadLuncheon 1—2pm; Meeting at 2—2:45pm Bring an item to share for “Show and Tell.” Yes, just like grade school! Bring an item that has special a meaning or a historical item to share with everyone.
Mark Twain, also known as Samuel Clemens, rose to popularity due to his keen wit, sharp humor, and insightful commentary on American society. His novels, including “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: and “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” captured the essence of the American experience with vivid characters, engaging narratives, and social satire. Twain’s story telling prowess, […]
You have an opportunity to listen to a great Brighton history podcast that is followed by a world-wide audience that is available starting this month on January 27. Sit back in the comfort of your home and listen to a great session on the history of Brighton. You will learn about the how and why […]
