Alamo Township Historical Society and Museum

05/15/2019

Alamo Township Historical Society and Museum

05/14/2019

Another good lecture this week.

05/14/2019

Tom Dietz,Historian and Curator Emerits of the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, will be speaking this Saturday on May 18th at 10:30 am at the Alamo Township Hall on the history of our wonderful Township.

Make sure you stop by the our museum after the talk. We'll be open until 2 pm.

05/13/2019

The first Township meeting was held in the home of Seth G. Whitlock on April 2, 1838.

The next Township meeting is tonight at the Township hall at 7 pm. Go and show your support for the Museum!

05/11/2019

Working on putting up the post office display!

04/24/2019

The Club Car Grille

The Club Car Grille

Jam session day is upon us again! 12ish to 2ish.... come down get some food and listen to some great music. Every Wednesday....

04/20/2019

Talons Out Honor Flight

Talons Out Honor Flight

Welcome to DC Veterans!

04/20/2019

Dont forget to visit going to or from the bunny trail Saturday 10-2!

04/16/2019

Newschannel 3, CBS News, WWMT, West Michigan

Newschannel 3, CBS News, WWMT, West Michigan

Notre Dame has suffered "colassal damages" from a fire that started in a now collapsed spire.

04/10/2019

Why Michigan is the center of the 'pickleverse'

We've heard that pickles were even made in our Township.

04/09/2019

Back Roads Living

04/06/2019

We will be opening at 11 today do to some complications on the farm. I apologize for any inconvenience.
- Aloh

04/05/2019

We currently have one on display!
Open Saturdays 10-2 and wednesdays 5-8

The Old School Page, your Facebook home for music and memories of the 60's, 70's and 80's.

(1970's Fisher Price Parking Garage)

03/30/2019

Trying again! Sorry the photo did not post the first time.

Can anyone identify people in this photo? It was donated to the museum by an Altenburg. Unknown date taken

03/30/2019

Can anyone identify people in this photo? It was donated to the museum by an Altenburg. Unknown date taken

03/20/2019

Indiana Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology

A little cemetery information:

Animal depictions on tombstones have been popular for centuries. However, during the Victorian Era, the lamb became a popular emblem for children’s and infants’ graves. Lambs, which are tied to the Lamb of God, represent innocence. The lamb can also symbolize meekness, gentleness, humility, and sacrifice. Often times, these animals are found engraved into the front of tombstones. Lambs can also be carved into the bottom or top of the marker, like this headstone found in Whitley County’s Troy Cemetery.

But then again, a lamb does not always mean a child. Check out Sophia Head's stone. She was 44 when she died. Every time there is a rule for symbols, we find someone who breaks it.

Learn more about cemetery symbols at https://www.in.gov/dnr/historic/3747.htm

03/10/2019

March 13th is International Why I Love Museums Day.

Let us know below why you love museums. Or better yet, stop by the Township Hall or at a Township Board meeting and tell them.

03/09/2019

Stop by the museum to see if you can find this hidden treasure.

We will be open until 2pm.

03/06/2019

In 1836, on today's date, Battle of the Alamo: After 13 days of fighting 1,500-3,000 Mexican soldiers overwhelm the Texan defenders, killing 182-257 Texans including William Travis, Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett.

Two years later to the day our wonderful Township was founded.

03/05/2019

Oshtemo Historical Society

You won't want to miss this program. Learn about the past--what is happening now and the plans for the future. Put it on your calendar, bring friends and family--refreshments served after. See you soon.

03/01/2019

Frank Buckles, Last of World War I Doughboys, Dies at 110

Frank Buckles, Last of World War I Doughboys, Dies at 110

Mr. Buckles was the last living link to the two million men who served in the American Expeditionary Forces in France in “the war to end all wars.”

02/27/2019

Alamo Township Historical Society and Museum's cover photo

02/06/2019

Found in the collection

02/02/2019

We're open today until 2 pm, and every Saturday from 10-2.

Stop by to see our classic and soon to be classic toy exhibit.

01/30/2019

The first Troll Dolls were hand carved from wood, by a father who didn't have money for Christmas gifts for his children

A select few rush trolls from the Alamo museum chair is currently on display in our vintage toy collection !

A pair of Moon Shoes, a Fisher Price Great Adventures Castle, Super Soaker 50, Talkboy and Talkgirl, a virtual pet Tamagotchi, perhaps a few of them;

01/29/2019

The Club Car Grille

Attention Customers:
Today 1/29/19 we will be closing at 1pm.

Tomorrow 1/30/19 we will also be closed.

We are sorry for any inconveniences but for your safety and the safety of our staff we feel this is the best decision.

01/27/2019

Alamo Township Firefighters Association

01/26/2019

MLive.com

MLive.com

182 years old and still looking good, Pure Michigan!

01/26/2019

A huge thank you to Dick and Brenda Carl for helping to get the aerial map of Alamo hung!

01/26/2019

We will be opening around 11 today. I apologize for any inconvenience.

01/19/2019

We will be closed today. We apologize for any inconvenience.

01/12/2019

Working on our reference room! Once complete it will be a place you can read, research or just admire some wonderful books.

12/29/2018

Some of the decor for those who missed this years Christmas at the museum event!

We are open every Saturday 10-2
need to set a time for an educational group? Call 269-547-7834 or message us here!
Want somewhere to make a difference? Ask us about Volunteering !

12/23/2018

Alamo Little League

Alamo Little League

Can you believe it’s almost 2019? Neither can we - first sign up event happening today at Otsego High School during the Otsego Destroyers Wrestling event. Mike will be there from 10:30 to 1:30/2:00.

12/19/2018

Looking for some reading this winter?

Check out our NEW Free Little Library in Alamo Township right in front of the town hall! Our maintenance man, Steve Pegg, built the beautiful little library! Thank you Twp. Supervisor Gail Vanderweele and Alamo Township Board for allowing us to place a new free little library in Alamo!

You can help yourself to books in this box, and also feel free to donate gently used books to the box as well! Spread the word!
#takeabook
#leaveabook
#booksinalamo
#readallthebooks
📚📚📚📚📚

12/18/2018

Wonder what Kalamazoo Speedway looks like.

108 years of asphalt and paving at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

12/18/2018

We will be open this Saturday 10-2!
Still decorated for the holidays and a puzzle up to work on.

12/15/2018

The stocking by as been hung by the chimney with care. Presents have been put under the tree. All we need is you to make our Christmas at the Museum complete.

12/04/2018

We're looking for ideas for future exhibits at the museum. Please vote for your favorites or add something of your own.

12/02/2018

WMTW-TV

Why preserving history.

Today, ice is something we all take for granted, but 200 years ago refrigeration meant cutting ice, by hand, from Maine's lakes and ponds. There is still one place keeping that tradition alive. http://bit.ly/2EBiaVX

12/01/2018

We are fired up for christmas are you? Open today 10-2 with our holiday event planed for Dec. 15th!

11/27/2018

A Huge thankyou to whomever plowed out the museum!

11/24/2018

11/23/2018

Don't forget to check out our vintage toy display! Come in and walk down memory lane with us.
Open Saturdays 10-2

11/16/2018

Michigan Lovers

This shirt is a great gift for anyone coming from Alamo!
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This shirt is not sold in stores and is only available for a short time. (Hoodies, sweatshirts, t-shirts...)