The Historical Commission appointments are approved by the Township Board; the three-year terms can be renewed indefinitely. The Historical Commission is responsible for requesting an annual budget, regulating the approved budget, and conducting open-houses and field trips for schools. It is a general public-information resource. Correspondence and telephone messages should be directed to the Township Offices.
Open Houses and meetings
Meetings are conducted on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Historical Office at 7 Mile Road and Baumhoff Ave. Open Houses at the Historical Museum (original 1860 Town Hall on 7 Mile Rd. and Walker Ave.) and/or the Historical Office (on 7 Mile Rd. and Baumhoff) are held on the third Sunday of each month from 2-4 PM. We do not host an open house in December or June.
August 15 Research Days
We will be open at the Historical office, 2015 Seven Mile Road at 2 p.m. if anyone is interested in researching. Call ahead at Alpine Township's office at 784-1262 and leave a message, so we can prepare in advance for the best results.
Sun., Sept. 19 Open House Boyd School Reunion
Every year, we pick a former one-room school house in Alpine Township to hold a reunion at in our Historical Museum at 2410 Seven Mile Road. We try to locate all former students and encourage them to share photos of their school days. All are welcome and refreshments are served. Group photos are taken. If you are a former student, please contact Pat at 784-0817 as soon as possible for information.
Sun., Oct. 17 Open House
Doors will open at 2 p.m. for Tim Vanest commentary on his adventures traveling by bicycle across this great country of ours. Admission is free and refresments are served at the Alpine Twp. Community Room, 2015 Seven Mile Road.
Sun., Nov. 21 Open House
At 2 p.m., Kevin Finney will present a program on Indian Trails and how to make black ash baskets and birch canoes at Alpine Community building at 2015 Seven Mile Road. All are welcome and admission is free. Refreshments will be served.
We will also celebrate the service of our veterans with our display at the Alpine Historical Museum, 2410 Seven Mile Road.
No Open House in December, as we are all busy celebrating the season. Remember to take family photos and label them for future reference. Your grandchildren will be very grateful!
Alpine Township Historical Commission wants you!
A Friend is someone who is interested in a particular area, project or in history in general. Friends can contribute a great deal in accomplishing the many things that it takes to make projects or events successful. Friends do not have to attend meetings, but are most welcome to. They don't have a vote, but their opinion is valued. This is an incomplete list of things that Friends can do that would be beneficial.
Areas of Interest: Agriculture, art, antique farm equipment and barns, creating or repairing displays, conducting tours, computer work, fund-raising, gardening, genealogy, research, veterans, Victorian-Era restoration, and writing.
Wanted: Old Pictures
Do you have a four-generation-old family picture? The Historical Commission is attempting to gather these types of pictures and family trees. If you have a picture that you would like to share, we will scan it and add it to our collection, please drop it off at the Township Offices or call Mary for an appointment to share your photo. If you would like a photo to be taken, Mary will be more than happy to come and take a picture. Call the township office at 784-1262 and leave your name and number.
History of Alpine Book
150 Years of Alpine Township History was written by local historian and writer David Wier, in cooperation with the Historical Committee. The 132-page book is available for purchase at the Township Offices for $25.00.
Alpine Township
For the township's 160th Anniversary in 2007, Mary Rasch Alt has printed a photographic history of Alpine Township with Arcadia Publishing. Books are available for $18 at the historical office.
A Taste of Alpine
Pick up a copy of the Country Goodness cookbook. It’s filled with family favorites! The cookbooks are $10.00 each and can be purchased at the Township Offices or from the Historical Commission members.
