08/10/2026
We couldn’t let today slip by without a few words—from then to now.
Six years ago, the August 2020 Derecho reshaped our community in ways we’re still healing from. But from the wreckage emerged something powerful: neighbors helping neighbors, strangers becoming friends, and a continued resilience that defines us.
At the Granger House Museum, we continue to carry that spirit forward. Though the road’s been long, we remain Granger strong—just like the generations who came before us. Through good times and hard, the Granger family and others of their era endured, and their legacy lives on in how we meet adversity today.
In July, we celebrated 50 years of being open as a museum—an incredible milestone. While the scars of that storm still show, and there’s more work ahead, we’re moving forward, one project at a time. Slow and steady wins the race, as the turtle taught us in Aesop’s fable. Success isn’t about speed—it’s about persistence.
If you’ve been thinking of visiting, now’s the time. Bring a friend, step back into history, and help keep the Granger story alive. Every visit, every conversation, every shared moment fuels our journey.
Let’s keep rebuilding—together.
The Granger House Team 🌿
https://grangerhouse.org/
