Ionia County Historical Society

Ionia County Historical Society For more information or to arrange a special tour of the house and museum, follow the link to our website: ioniahistory.org .

If you're interested in renting the Blanchard House for your special event, please contact Jeff at 616-433-5593. For more information, and access to our Newsletters, follow the link to our website: ioniahistory.org

I turned around in the carriage house and found it! This is the best iron ever! They don't make 'em like that anymore (B...
06/13/2026

I turned around in the carriage house and found it! This is the best iron ever! They don't make 'em like that anymore (Black & Decker has one that comes close).

All the Sentinels are out of the bank building storage and back on the property of the Ionia County Historical Society. ...
06/13/2026

All the Sentinels are out of the bank building storage and back on the property of the Ionia County Historical Society.
Thank you Jeffrey Verduin for your help cleaning the Sentinels and for the terrific lunch! Helping today include Lori Sue Johnson, Ally Cook, Annette and David McCord, Bryan Kimble , Mary Swartz Kimble, Bill Simons and myself, Kathleen Cook. Thanks to Barbara Marie Ehlert who has helped us in the past and Linda Ciangi for making sure that these precious papers got in our hands. They are in good hands now. Lastly, thanks to my husband, Greg Cook for building us shelves.

The vibrant flowers in our urn, courtesy of Ken's Farm Market in Ionia, showcase the impact of collaboration and communi...
05/31/2026

The vibrant flowers in our urn, courtesy of Ken's Farm Market in Ionia, showcase the impact of collaboration and community spirit.

05/29/2026

This Sunday, May 31, the historic Blanchard House will be open for guided tours from 1pm-4pm. Visitors can admire the house's beauty, learn about local history, and browse our gift shop.

05/22/2026

This Sunday, from 1pm-4pm, the historic Blanchard House will be open for guided tours. Visitors can admire the house's beauty, learn about local history, and browse our gift shop.

Pictured here are David McCord and Gary Betz in front of the display they put together to commemorate Ionia's railroad h...
05/14/2026

Pictured here are David McCord and Gary Betz in front of the display they put together to commemorate Ionia's railroad heritage. The display was created for the Tri-River Historical Museum Network's annual "Spring Into The Past" event which kicks off the summer season for 30 local historical museums. The information will be in place for several weeks at the Blanchard House in Ionia, so when you visit the house you can see it for yourself. Summer Sunday tours begin on May 31st between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!

05/02/2026

Free Blanchard House tours this weekend from 12-5. Donations are appreciated though! Dress warm due to the furnace needing repair.

Our railroad display made it into the Daily News! See y'all this weekend at the Blanchard House?
05/01/2026

Our railroad display made it into the Daily News! See y'all this weekend at the Blanchard House?

04/17/2026

I am looking for volunteers to help with spring cleaning at the Blanchard House on April 17th and 19th from 1 til 4 both days. If you can only spare an hour or so, that is fine too. Every little bit helps. I have all the necessary supplies.

Getting busy in the new office Bryan Kimble Mary Swartz Kimble and Lori Sue Johnson
12/13/2025

Getting busy in the new office Bryan Kimble Mary Swartz Kimble and Lori Sue Johnson

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251 East Main Street
Ionia, MI
48846

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+16165276281

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