Salem Area Historical Society

Salem Area Historical Society Meeting

Electricity into Rural Areas
Wednesday, Jan. 28 -- 7:30 PM
at Salem Township Hall
(All are Welocme)
Also available at the meeting:
-  SAHS Memberships
-  SAHS Dinner / Auction Tickets 
 

NEWS
SAHS Annual Christams Party was held at the home of Marsha Van Foosen and Woody London on December 7th.  The members in attendence enjoyed the dishes that were brought to share as well as each others company.  The event included the presentation of SAHS 2008 Honoree Award to Jerry Skelly for his many years as a SAHS member, his

years of servise as the SAHS Treasurer and his membership as part of SAHS first LIFETIME Couple Membership.   

SAHS held its first Country Antique Fair and Flea Market at the Jarvis-Stone School site on October 25th.  There were over 20 vendors and an Appraisal Presentation and Clinic.  It was a successful fundraiser and has been added to the SAHS calendar for 2009. 

The SAHS Annual Barn Dance was held at the Three Cedars Farm on September 19th.  A crowd of over 180 enjoyed the square dancing music and calling by the Picks 'N' Sticks.  Go to our Annual Barn Dance Page for more information including photos.

The Candidates' Forums were held by the SAHS at the Jarvis-Stone School on July 23rd and July 29th. Go to our Candidates' Forum Page for more information including photos and handouts from these Candidates' Forums for Supervisor, Clerk, Teasurer and Trustee Candidates.

Our Annual Oldtime Summer Picnic / Croquet Match was held on Sunday, July 27th at the Jarvis-Stone School site.  This year's event included a celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Ford Model T.  Select this link to read The South Lyon Herald article on this event.


The Conant Farm Local Historic District is progressing through the approval process.  The public meeting was held by the Washtenaw County Historic District Commission at the SAHS's Jarvis-Stone School on Wednesday, May 21st.  A report on the Conant Farm Local Historic District can be found using the link below. 
Conant Farm Local Historic District Report

Salem Area Historical Society held its annual DINNER/ELECTION on Wednesday, March 26, 2008.  SAHS officers for 2008-9 are Terry Cwik (President), Marcia Van Fossen (Vice President), Mike Brautigan (Treasurer), Anrea Letts (Secretary) and Gilbert Terry (At-Large)

Salem Area Historical Society held its annual DINNER/AUCTION on Saturday, February 16, 2008.  There were 81 attendees and 96 Auction Items. Thanks to all who helped SAHS raise over $3,500 during this event.  Please support our DONORS, who are listed on our Annual Dinner/Auction page.