The Webster Township Historical Society

Old Fashioned Barn Dance
2023-11-03 18:30 - 22:00 (America/Detroit) | May Mast’s Barn, 5583 Webster Church Road, Dexter, 48130, United States
Traditional square dances; open to the public.
Caller: David Smith from South Lyon Traditional Square Dance will teach and call all dances.
Couples, singles, or families are welcome! Children age 8 and up with parents may participate.
All dances are taught first, no experience necessary. Beginners please arrive by 6:45pm for teaching since easiest dances will be done first.
Admission: $5/person ($10/family) Cash only
Family discount: Covers parents and their children 18 and under.
No concessions will be available, so you may bring your own drinks and/or snacks.
This traditional square dance will be held in May Mast’s Barn on the grounds of the Historic Webster Village. Please dress for the weather as the barn is enclosed but not heated. It is likely to be cold, but we will warm up as we dance. Casual dress in layers is recommended; wear comfortable shoes.
The village is not lighted. Bring a pocket flashlight or cell phone with a flashlight app since it will be dark when returning to your car. Take the paved walking path from the parking lot at Webster Township Hall (5665 Webster Church Rd) where you should park south through the village to May Mast’s Barn–a large white building.

Men's Monday Drop-In
2023-10-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-10-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-10-16 10:00 - 23:30, 2023-10-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-10-02 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-09-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-09-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-09-11 10:00 - 11:30 and 4 more dates | Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Join in the conversation with community residents and enjoy free coffee and snacks.

Halloween on the Village Green - CANCELLED due to bad weather
2023-10-29 15:00 - 17:30 | Historic Webster Village, 5583 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Halloween on the Village Green
Sunday, October 29
3:00 PM

Euchre Night
2023-10-26 18:30 - 22:00 | Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
EUCHRE NIGHT
Join Us for a Fun-Filled Evening!
Thursday, October 26
Suggested donation at the door: $5/person.
Check-in begins at 6:30 PM; play begins at 7:00 PM — Please allow time for check in and table selection.
8 tournament-style games will be played; losing partners will change tables after 2 rounds of deals and everyone changes partners. It’s a great way to expand your Euchre skills and make new friends!
Hearty refreshments are served after Game #4. Donations are appreciated for beverages and refreshments.

Buy a Brick
2023-10-19 - 2023-12-31 | Old Town Hall, 5583 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
A lovely brick path runs through May’s Memorial Garden and was installed in 2022. It contains 69 bricks with commemorative messages presented by residents to the Webster community. Only one small area remains in Historic Webster Village for which you can purchase a commemorative 4″ x 8″ brick––at the base of the steps leading to the Old Town Hall porch. Each brick may contain up to 3 lines of text, each line with 20 characters (letters, numbers, spaces, punctuation). WTHS plans to have these bricks installed in early to mid 2024. If you would like to be part of the village and township history, order your brick today. See the Events Calendar to place your order.

WTHS Member Meeting
2023-10-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Old Town Hall, 5583 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Please join us in the Old Town Hall for a presentation by Sue Sherrill. On display will be her scale model of a pioneer home in which everything works. Experience daily life in a home like the one in which your forefathers may have lived. Refreshments will be served. Bring your family and friends!

40th Webster Fall Festival
2023-09-23 10:00 - 18:00 | Historic Webster Village, 5583 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Webster Historic Village & Webster United Church of Christ Sanctuary
FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
10:00am………………………………… Auction by Braun & Helmer
10:00am until sold out……………. Coffee, Apple Cider and Donuts

11:00am-5:00pm……………………. Rummage Sale
11:00am until sold out……………. Hot Dogs
11:00am-5:00pm……………………. Taste of Webster – herbs, baked goods, jams/jellies, and so much more
11:00am until sold out……………. Pulled Pork Tent
11:00am-5:00pm……………………. Artisans in the Community Center
11:00am-5:00pm……………………. Herb Sale in Taste of Webster
11:00am-5:00pm……………………. Blacksmithing Demonstrations
11:00am-5:00pm……………………. Demonstrations in the village—Wool Spinning, Log Hewing, Washing Clothes the Pioneer Way, Tatting
11:00am-5:00pm……………………. Historical Buildings Open
11:00am-5:00pm……………………. Antique Equipment & other displays
11:00am-5:00pm……………………. Children’s Activities & Farm Animals
11:00am-5:00pm……………………. “The Webster Challenge” Trivia Game
11:00am-4:30pm……………………. Hayrides
11:00am………………………………… One-Room School Session (also 12:30pm, 2pm,
3:30pm)
11:00am………………………………… Sheep Herding by Township Hall Recycling (also
1pm & 3pm)
11:30am………………………………… Dexter Senior Citizen Dulcimer Group on Scout
Cabin Porch
12:30pm………………………………… Labyrinth Walk and Sound Bath
12:30pm-1:20pm ……………….. Stout Hearted String Band – Dieterle Corncrib
Stage
1:00pm on……………………………… Baseball Games Played by Rules of 1860
1:20pm & 2:35pm………………….. Sweet Pea Silks Show
2:15pm & 4:00pm………………….. Webster Church Self-Guided Historical Tour
1:45pm-2:35pm …………………. Fiddle Pie – Dieterle Corncrib Stage
3:00pm …………………………………. Singing Bowls and Hand Pan Concert in Webster
Church Sanctuary
4:00pm-5:00pm …………………. RFD Boys – Dieterle Corncrib Stage
5pm-5:15pm………………………….. Dedication of 40th Webster Fall Festival to Gloria
Brigham
5:15pm-6:00pm……………………… Sweet Pea’s Flaming Arts Show
New for 2023: Souvenir Caps
Available at the festival, $20 each.

Bluegrass Jamboree & Ice Cream Social
2023-08-05 13:00 - 18:00 | Historic Webster Village, 5583 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
1:30pm – A ribbon-cutting ceremony provided by the Dexter Chamber of Commerce will open the Historic Webster Village Walkway.
2:00-3:00pm – Bring your instruments and join in the Bluegrass Jam Circles.
3:00-6:00pm – The Companion Band, the Cedar Creek Bluegrass Band, and the Northwoods Ramblers, all on the Dieterle Corncrib stage.

The Dexter Senior Center will serve Dexter Creamery ice cream.
Good eats will be available from Hallboy BBQ Food Truck & Catering.

Free parking!

Children under 12 are free. Activities: Drum circles, dancing wands, glorious bubbles.

Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at the gates. Buy now!

Men's Monday Drop-In
2023-07-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-06-26 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-06-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-06-06 09:00 - 11:30, 2023-05-23 10:00 - 23:30 | Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Join the group for coffee, pastries, and conversation.

Flea Market
2023-06-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Historic Webster Village, 5583 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Historic Webster Village is the perfect site for this event. Reserve your 10′ x 10′ booth space for $25 and bring your own table(s), chair(s), and tent/canopy to display your merchandise. Booths will be arranged in neighborly fashion around the Dieterle Corncrib, close to parking. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Click here for a reservation form.
Booth rental and food/beverage purchases help support WTHS.

Movie in the Barn
2023-06-04 19:00 | May Mast’s Barn, 5583 Webster Church Road, Dexter, 48130, United States
In collaboration with the Northfield Township Area Library, we will show “Tucker: A Man and His Dream,” starring Jeff Bridges. This move is about the Tucker, an automobile design that was ahead of its time. Please join us for this free showing of the movie.

Planning for Life Series, Part 3 - "Complete Your Forms"
2023-05-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Bring your forms! These forms are available from your health care providers, the Areas on Aging, or some are available on the web. We will have people to witness signatures and notaries to certify them. Experts will be on hand to answer questions.

Spring Clean-Up Work Bee
2023-04-30 13:00 - 17:00 | Historic Webster Village, 5583 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Time to gather and spruce up our historic village for the coming season! We have lots of exciting events planned, so we need to be prepared. Water will be available and home-made cookies will be served during our break.

Planning for Life Series, Part 2 - Panel: "Managing Your Estate"
2023-04-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Wills, Trusts, Financial and Medical Powers of Attorney, DNRs, Health Care Advocates” Seating is limited. Register at wthsmi@gmail.com.

Hannah R. Muller, Esq.
Laurie Brewis, Esq.
Steve Bemis, Esq. (Retired)

Euchre Night - Last one until October!
2023-04-28 18:30 - 22:00 | Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Just for fun! Suggested donation at the door: $5/person. We will play tournament-style games, changing tables after 2 rounds of deals. Check-in is 6:30pm; play starts at 7:00pm. Hearty refreshments served after Game #4. Donations are appreciated for beverages and refreshments.
