Janet Sheeres: The Wives (and Lives) of Early Dutch Pastors

Grand Rapids Public Library 111 Library NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Join us for a riveting account of the stories of early local pastors’ wives! When Janet Sjaarda Sheeres was editing a 700-page tome on early synod minutes of the Christian Reformed […]

THE SECOND LINE OF DEFENSE: GRAND RAPIDS WOMEN AND THE GREAT WAR

Meeter Center Lecture Hall

Calvin College History Colloquium! Upon U.S. entry into WWI, national women's groups transformed their organizational structures for war work. Grand Rapids women were among midwestern leaders whose pioneering efforts have […]

Bring Your Ancestors to Life with Archival Resources

Grand Rapids Public Library 111 Library NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Discover how to use archival collections to go beyond basic facts and dates and learn more about who your ancestors were. Julie Tabberer will illustrate how to think creatively and […]

History Detectives: Sleuthing for Local History

Grand Rapids Public Library 111 Library NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

A day-long event made up of six programs exploring various aspects of Grand Rapids history. Presented by area historians and members of historical and cultural organizations, topics are varied and […]

GGRWHC Annual Reception!

John F. Donnelly Conference Center at Aquinas College

Then & Now: The 2018 Completion of a 1918 Collection Join us for our signature women's history month event - the GGRWHC reception and brief annual meeting! Mingle with friends […]

“The Abandoned Bride” – A Documentary

Grand Rapids Public Library 111 Library NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Twenty years after their Grandfather Del Havens died, sisters Lynne Doele and Dr. Deb Havens discovered a secret that stunned their entire family: a box of pictures and post cards […]

Fifth Annual Midwestern History Conference

Ralph W. Hauenstein Center, GVSU downton campus

Once again we will present at the MHA Conference. Admission is free, open to the public, and includes a complimentary lunch on both days - click here to RSVP. Our […]