Chelsea Area Historical Society
March 4: Centennial Celebration Presentation Cole Funeral Chapel at CAHS Meeting
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Jan Bernath for the information in this story.) Chelsea Area Historical Society is featuring businesses that have been continued in Chelsea for 100 years or more. Next up is the Cole Funeral Chapel on … Read more
Jan. 8: Tim Merkel to Speak at Chelsea Area Historical Society Meeting
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Jan Bernath for the information in this story.) On Monday, Jan. 8 at 7 pm in the train depot, the Chelsea Area Historical Society will begin its 50th year and to celebrate, launches a … Read more
Dec. 2: Holiday Home Tour Includes old St. Mary School
Chelsea Area Historical Society is bringing back the popular Holiday Home Tour on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 1-4 p.m. Due to COVID, the last time people were invited into Chelsea’s beautiful historic homes was in 2019. “This year we have … Read more
Nov. 6: Dexter’s Gordon Hall Topic of Chelsea Area Historical Society Meeting
The Chelsea Area Historical Society invites everyone to learn about Dexter’s Gordon Hall on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Chelsea Depot Gordon Hall is the historical home of Dexter’s founder, Judge Samuel Dexter. In 2006, the Dexter Area … Read more
Oct. 16: Michigan Photographer Andy Sacks Guest Speaker at Historical Society Meeting
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Jan Bernath for the information in this story.) Join the Chelsea Area Historical Society on Monday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Chelsea Depot when Michigan photographer, Andy Sacks, will show his work … Read more
June 10, 17: Chelsea Historical Society Walking Tour ‘Boozy History of Chelsea’
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Shawn Personke for the information in this story.) Chelsea may be famous for Jiffy Mix, the Purple Rose Theatre, and its thriving art and restaurant scene, but there’s more to the city’s story. This … Read more
Historical Sign Marking The Livery Lot Unveiled Downtown
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Shawn Personke for the information in this story.) On Friday, May 12, the Chelsea Area Historical Society and the City of Chelsea erected a commemorative plaque to mark the home of Chelsea’s first livery, … Read more