Dexter Area Historical Society

05/20/2026

Isn't it time to do some Spring cleaning?
The Heritage Guild Museum Garage/Yard Sale will be on May 28 and 29th from 10:00am till 5:00pm at the Dexter Area Museum, 3443 Inverness, Dexter, MI 48130. Come and support the Museum by either donating towards the sale or coming and buying at the sale! All the purchases will support the museum’s projects.
Clean and in good working order household items will be accepted on May 26th and 27th. No clothing please. All proceeds go towards up and coming Museum projects! Any questions, please call Sue B. at 734-426-4763.

02/17/2026

Check out the display at the Dexter District Library celebrating our Nations 250th Birthday! It is sponsored by the Consortium of Washtenaw County Museums along with the students from Hillsdale College and presents the major United States Documents along with descriptions of them. The poster Boards can be found on the 2nd floor of the Dexter District Library through March. Make sure that you check both sides of the posters!

01/29/2026

An update on the big changes coming to Dexter Historical Society's Gordon Hall. Pictured are some of the workers who have helped us move everything out of the hall to prepare to go back to the original layout in the 1860s. This has been our plan since 2006 when we acquired the hall and we are now ready for the workers to begin the transformation! We are still in need of funding and welcome donations to help us. Please go to our website: www.DexterHistory.org to donate.

12/21/2025

DAHS participated in Light Up Dexter, our community's celebration of the season, by decorating a Christmas tree in traditional fashion with popcorn, cranberries, and old-style ornaments. What a beautiful sight all those trees and lights make in our downtown area!

Caryl Burke

11/26/2025

Dexter Heritage Guild Annual Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, December 6 from 9am-3pm
There will be a wide variety of handcrafted items: ornaments, pillows, wreaths, kitchen accessories, a variety of holiday décor, and beautiful apparel. We will also sell our popular themed gift baskets. There will be drawings for special items: a gift certificate for a restaurant and a show, two gently used American Girl dolls, and more. Winners will be selected at 2pm but need not be present to win. There will also be a Bake Sale, featuring a variety of baked and canned goods. The success of the Bake Sale will be determined by people donating items for the sale. The museum will be open on Friday, December 5th from 8:30am to 3pm. We hope you will donate some of your delicious baked goods! For more treasures, the Museum’s gift shop will also be open. If you have any questions, send them to [email protected].

11/25/2025

11/25/2025

Upcoming Dates - Go to DexterHistory.org for more information.
December 5 - Timeless Toys and Traditions

December 6 - Christmas at the Mansion – a Family Tradition at Gordon Hall - Saturday Dec 6, 9am to 5pm with Santa from 10am to 3pm. Suggested donation is $5 per person. Location: Gordon Hall, 8311 Island Lake Rd, Dexter, MI.

Dexter Heritage Guild Annual Holiday Bazaar at the Museum Saturday, December 6 from 9am-3pm. Location: Dexter Area Museum.

A Christmas Tea – Favorite Toy Memories Sunday December 7 with seatings at 1pm and at 4pm. $30 per adult and $15 per child aged 12 and under (limit 40 per seating). For reservations, which are required, call 734-395-4106. Location: Gordon Hall, 8311 Island Lake Rd, Dexter, MI.

December 12 - The Christmas Village Collection – Open House at Gordon Hall - 6pm to 8pm. - Suggested donation: $5/adult.

December 13 - Dexter Heritage Guild Second Chance Sale! Saturday, December 13 10am-3pm
at the Museum

December 14 - The Christmas Village Collection – Open House at Gordon Hall - 6pm to 8pm. - Suggested donation: $5/adult.
The 2024 Bicentennial Book: 'Dexter Michigan - Then and Now" will be available at all of these events! A great Christmas gift!