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The Society began as the Orchard Lake Scenic and Historical Society on January 28, 1974. In May, 1978, the name was changed to the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society to better reflect the organization’s focus on and inclusion of Orchard Lake, Keego Harbor, and Sylvan Lake.
Search our virtual exhibits containing more than 4,000 photos and scores of documents about:
City of Keego Harbor
City of Orchard Lake Village
City of Sylvan Lake West Bloomfield Township
Apple Island
Hotels, Motels and Inns
Michigan Military Academy
Cass Police and Fire Department
Pine Police and Fire Department
Orchard Police and Fire Department
Sylvan Police and Fire Department
Walled Lake Police and Fire Departments
Restaurants
Sailboats and Iceboats
Video vignettes: www.YouTube.com/gwbhs
Annual & Biennial Events
• Apple Island Tours, 3rd Weekend in May
• Apple Island Spring Forum
• Spring and Autumn Nature Walks
• Detroit Archery Club Visit
• Docent Training
• Hands-on History
• Michigan Military Academy lecture
walk on the Orchard Lake St. Mary’s campus
• National Trails Day Walk
• Pine Lake Cemetery Tour
• Talks at West Bloomfield Library
• Traditional Craft Class at Schulak Farm
• Vintage Fashions
The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that collects, preserves, researches and stimulates public interest in the history of Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake, Sylvan Lake and West Bloomfield.
Consider the rewarding experience of volunteering by contacting the Society at volunteer@gwbhs.org. Also consider making a financial donation, donating local historical items, and becoming a member.
Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society
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Description
History of the Society
The Society began as the Orchard Lake Scenic and Historical Society on January 28, 1974. In May, 1978, the name was changed to the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society to better reflect the organization’s focus on and inclusion of Orchard Lake, Keego Harbor, and Sylvan Lake.
Virtual Exhibits
Search our virtual exhibits containing more than 4,000 photos and scores of documents about:
City of Keego Harbor
City of Orchard Lake Village
City of Sylvan Lake West Bloomfield Township
Apple Island
Hotels, Motels and Inns
Michigan Military Academy
Cass Police and Fire Department
Pine Police and Fire Department
Orchard Police and Fire Department
Sylvan Police and Fire Department
Walled Lake Police and Fire Departments
Restaurants
Sailboats and Iceboats
Video vignettes: www.YouTube.com/gwbhs
Annual & Biennial Events
• Apple Island Tours, 3rd Weekend in May
• Apple Island Spring Forum
• Spring and Autumn Nature Walks
• Detroit Archery Club Visit
• Docent Training
• Hands-on History
• Michigan Military Academy lecture
walk on the Orchard Lake St. Mary’s campus
• National Trails Day Walk
• Pine Lake Cemetery Tour
• Talks at West Bloomfield Library
• Traditional Craft Class at Schulak Farm
• Vintage Fashions
Mission
The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that collects, preserves, researches and stimulates public interest in the history of Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake, Sylvan Lake and West Bloomfield.
Support
Consider the rewarding experience of volunteering by contacting the Society at volunteer@gwbhs.org. Also consider making a financial donation, donating local historical items, and becoming a member.
