Plymouth Historical Society

The Plymouth Historical Society was organized in 1948 with 52 original members. By 1987, the membership had increased to 400, and, in 2008 the membership is about 625. 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.

Hours

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

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. Admission is free for Plymouth Historical Society members. Membership Information. Tour groups can be accommodated; please call 734-455-8940 for a reservation.

Location

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

Board of Directors, 2008-09

Bee Friedlander, President
Armando Lopez, Vice President
Kathy Petlewski, Secretary
Jeff Bell, Treasurer
Sanford Burr, President Emeritus & Director
Margaret Dunning, Director
Honorable Ron Lowe, Director
Allen Odell, Director
Dan Packer, Director
Mike Pappas, Director
Gary Stone, 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.