Painting the Washtenaw County Historical Society house Photographer: Robert Chase
Year:
1992
Ann Arbor News, September 24, 1992
Caption:
Painting: Carpenter and painter Joe Benkert and Lisa Sigurdson continue painting the Washtenaw County Historical Society house that was moved from Wall Street to Main Street. Benkert said he has much more work to do although the house is nearly painted on three sides.
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AADL Talks To: Bev Willis of the Washtenaw County Historical Society
The Museum on Main Street is the most visible project of the Washtenaw County Historical Society. But there is much more the Society does to keep history alive in the county, including Washtenaw Impressions, a newsletter with feature articles from local historians like Susan Wineberg, family historians and history buffs with interest in everything from farm tools to heirloom toys. The Society hosts lectures, mounts exhibits and works with libraries and organizations throughout the county to share the Society's collections and knowledge. Bev Willis, administrator for the WCHS, keeps it all running smoothly. Bev sat down with us to talk about her background in graphic arts, how she came to WCHS, Impressions and the history of the Museum on Main Street. Bev talked about some of the unique collections at the Museum and the people who visit, including the descendants of the original owners of the house that became the Museum.