The Clinton County Historical Society consists of the Museum and the Archives. It's business and purpose is to bring together people interested in history and genealogy, especially that of Clinton County, Michigan. It's major function is to discover and collect any material or artifact which may help to establish or illustrate the history and genealogy of Clinton County and its people.

How you can help!

Any skills and time you have that would fit the mission, i.e. computer skills, publicity, community awareness, document sorting and cataloging, textile preservation, displays, presentations, cleaning, maintenance (outside and inside), docent duty, etc., would be greatly appreciated.

We are strictly a volunteer group, and the reward of knowing you are helping history stay alive is great!

Thank you for your consideration and support!

A Bit of CCHS History

The Clinton County Historical Society was founded in 1974, as an off-shoot of the Bicentennial interest in local history. The Clinton County Pioneer Society, a direct ancestor of the Society, was disbanded in the 1930s.

The Society was organized with Robert Conn as chairman and Hila Bross as secretary pro tem. By 1980, the organization had grown to over 200 members.

The constitution was adopted in April of 1974. The first elected officers were: Douglas Carpenter, president; Robert Barnes, vice-president; Faye Hanson, recording secretary; Jan Seperic, corresponding secretary; and John Rumbaugh, treasurer.

The Society's first activities centered around the "I Was Here in 1876" signs which were purchased by those who had homes or buildings at least a century old. The History of Shiawassee and Clinton Counties, Michigan 1880, was reprinted.

The society helps large numbers of people research and write about their Clinton County ancestors.

Visit the Archives

16101 Brook Road, DeWitt Township, Lansing 48906

On the Map

ARCHIVES HOURS

Monday & Tuesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Phone: 517-482-5117 Ext. 1702

The CCHS Archives, is the keeper of documents and photos that represent the history and residents of Clinton County. If you have free time and an interest in keeping history available and accessible, please call 517-482-5117 Ext.1702 or Julie Peters at 989-501-0599.

Then stop in and visit us from 10 a.m - 4 p.m. on Monday & Tuesday.

There is always a need for computer skills (from home or at the Archives), filing, copying and research. You can check out the Archives searchable webpage 🌐 to see the types of things we do and start your research.

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