Wixom Historical Society

Founded in 1975 to preserve the history of Wixom and promote an understanding of the city's heritage.

Our Goals

  1. Maintaining the Wixom Wire House as a local museum.
  2. Collecting, archiving, and conserving artifacts and written materials related to the city’s history.
  3. Increasing the community’s knowledge of local history through educational programs.
  4. Building the Society’s membership and fostering community involvement.
  5. Identifying and implementing additional methods of preserving our city’s past.

Upcoming Programs and Events

  • Monday, January 15, 2024 @ 6:30 PMWHS Member’s Dinner Meeting – Gibson House
  • Monday, February 19, 2024 @ 7:00 PMRussell Dore presents: Harry & Bess Truman – Wixom Community Center, 49015 Pontiac Tr.
  • Monday, March Date TBA, 2024 @ 7:00 PMTBA – Wixom City Hall 49045 Pontiac Tr.
  • Friday & Saturday, Date TBA 2024 from 9 AM till 5 PMWixom Historical Society Rummage Sale – Gibson House 49805 Pontiac Tr.
  • Sunday, August 13, 2023 from 2 till 4 PMGarden Party – Wixom-Wire House, Southwest corner of Wixom & Maple Rds.
  • September 2023 TBA – Wixom-Wire House, Southwest corner of Wixom & Maple Rds.
  • Monday, date TBA, 2043 @ 7:00 PMTBA – Wixom Community Center, 49015 Pontiac Tr.
  • All evenings in December 2024, 6 till 10 PMWindows to Christmas – Gibson House 49805 Pontiac Tr.
  • Saturday, December Date TBA, 2024 from 4 till 8 PMWassail Christmas Party – Gibson House, 49805 Pontiac Tr.

Board of Directors

  • President; Publicity Chairperson – Nancy Dingeldey
  • Vice President; Website Contact – Laure Dorchak
  • Secretary; Newsletter Editor – Jackie Coulter
  • Treasurer – Kathy Matusik
  • Trustee – Graham Bennett
  • Trustee – Nancy Bennett
  • Trustee – Leo Matusik
  • Trustee – Sarah Zalewski
  • Trustee – Linda Sadlier
  • Emeritus Member of the WHS Board – Bertha King

Announcements and Updates

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