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

  • Saturday, January 24, 2026 @ 12 NoonAnnual WHS Member’s Meeting and Potluck Luncheon – Gibson House 49805 Pontiac Trail
  • Monday, February 16, 2026 @ 7:00 PMThe History of Villa Barr Art Park – Wixom Community Center, 49015 Pontiac Trail
  • Monday, April 20, 2026, 6 till 8 PMMonday at the Museum: Post Office Addition – Wixom-Wire House Museum, SW corner of Maple & Wixom Roads
  • Saturday, June 20, 2026, 1 till 4 PMGarden Party – Wixom-Wire House Museum, SW corner of Maple & Wixom Roads
  • Saturday, July 18, 2026, Time TBAWixom Historical Society 50th Anniversary Celebration – Wixom-Wire House Museum, SW corner of Maple & Wixom Roads
  • Friday & Saturday, August 14 & 15, 2026, 9 AM till 4 PMWixom Historical Society Rummage Sale – Gibson House 49805 Pontiac Trail
  • All evenings in December 2026, 6 till 10 PMWindows to Christmas – Gibson House 49805 Pontiac Trail
  • Saturday, December TBA, 2026, from 4 till 7 PMWassail Christmas Party – Gibson House, 49805 Pontiac Trail

Board of Directors

  • President; Website Contact – Laure Dorchak
  • Vice President – Sarah Zalewski
  • Secretary; Newsletter Editor – Jackie Coulter
  • Treasurer
  • Trustee – Linda Sadlier
  • Trustee – Susie Freeman
  • Emeritus Member of the WHS Board & Founding Member of the Wixom Historical Society – Nancy Dingeldey

Announcements and Updates

We will provide the most current information about upcoming events and programs on this web page and on Facebook. Come here for the latest details.

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