124 E. Commerce
Milford, MI 48381
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About The Milford Historical Society
The Milford Historical Society was founded in 1973 by a group of citizens who recognized the importance of the heritage of their community and wished to share it with their contemporaries and preserve it for those who will follow. To these ends, the members have established a museum, a research and archives room, and have sponsored, in conjunction with the Milford Township Library and the State of Michigan Library, the microfilming of the Milford Times newspaper beginning with the first issue in 1871. The Society’s continuing projects include an annual home tour, various research projects and an effort toward local architectural preservation. Through it’s own Sesquicentennial Committee, the Society published a book titled TEN MINUTES AHEAD OF THE REST OF THE WORLD – A History of Milford as another step towards preserving and disseminating the history of Milford, Michigan.
The General Membership meetings are held on the third Thursday in the months of January,
March, May, September and November. The July meetings is the annual picnic which
is held at a different location every year on the 3rd Sunday at 2 p.m. The General
Membership Meetings/Potlucks are held at the Milford Methodist Church located at
1200 Atlantic Street (see map for MHS locations) and begin at 6:30 p.m. Everyone
is ask to bring a dish to pass, this is determined by the first initial of of their
last name (A-
After our meal at approximately 7:30 a general membership meeting is held by the president of the society to inform members of upcoming activities and to take questions from the membership. After our short meeting usually around 8 p.m. the programs begins.
Individuals do not need to be members to attend our potluck or meetings, they are open to the public and all are welcome. The Historical Society Potlucks have are famous for being the best potluck in town!!
Map to important MHS locations in Milford
Officers of the Milford Historical Society
Sue Bullard, President Sue Gumpper, Director and VP
Bill Schimmel, Director Mary Lou Gharrity, Treasurer
Bill Crawford, Director Bob Crawford, Director
Marlene Gomez, Museum Staff Judy Waara, Dir. & Corresponding Sec.
Jay Qualman, Director/Newsletter Editor Judith Reiter, Director
Katherine Rheaume, Recording Secretary Jeff Spoor, Director
Norm Werner, Director and Webmaster