The Plymouth Historical Society celebrates its 60th Anniversary this year. The Society was organized in 1948 with 52 original members. By 1987, the membership had increased to 400, and, in 2007 the membership is about 700. The Plymouth Historical Museum opened its doors to the public on 14 February 1976; an addition was completed in 2001. The Museum is housed in a beautiful, 26,000-square-foot building, donated to the Society by Miss Margaret Dunning in memory of her parents. The members of the Society, and indeed the people of the community as a whole, owe a debt of gratitude to Margaret Dunning for her generosity in providing this handsome building for the Museum.

Mission Statement

The Plymouth Historical Society seeks to promote education by historical study and research; to collect, preserve and exhibit historical materials connected with the Plymouth Community; and to maintain the Dunning Memorial Building as the Plymouth Historical Museum, providing those who enter with "Knowledge of our forefathers, enjoyment of our heritage, encouragement toward preservation, and inspiration to continue progress." -- Margaret Dunning, Museum benefactor

Hours

The Museum is open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1-4 p.m.

Admission Fee

No admission fee is charged for access to the Gift Shop or Archives only. The Archives has its own fee for research assistance.

Location

The Museum is located at 155 S. Main Street, just north of downtown Plymouth, Michigan. Google Map

Board of Directors, 2007-2008

Sanford Burr, President
Gary Stone, Vice President
Bee Friedlander, Secretary
Jack Grant, Treasurer
Jeff Bell, Director
Margaret Dunning, Director
Armando Lopez, Director
Honorable Ron Lowe, Director
Allen Odell, Director
Dan Packer, Director
Richard Raison, Director

Policy Regarding Political Campaigns

The Plymouth Historical Society expressly prohibits the following actions by the organization at any time or place, by any party on organization property or by any party present at or participating in any organization functions: (i) endorsing or opposing, either directly or indirectly, any candidate for political office; (ii) donating or contributing to a candidate’s campaign; (iii) participating or engaging in political fundraising events or otherwise soliciting contributions to a candidate’s campaign; (iv) distributing statements for or against a particular candidate; or, (v) engaging in any other activity that may favor or oppose a candidate.