The Webster Township Historical Society

Private Event
2026-01-07 10:30 - 15:30 (America/Detroit) | Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States

Jammers - Moved to the Dexter Senior Center
2026-01-14 00:00 | Dexter Senior Center, 2810 Baker Rd, Dexter, MI, 48130
The Jammers have moved to a new location! Please join in at the Dexter Senior Center on the second Wednesday of each month. Questions? Please leave a message for Mary Lou at (734) 255 – 1925.

Euchre Night
2026-01-22 18:00 - 22:00 | Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
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Did you know…the name Euchre comes from the Alsatian “Juckerspiel”? “Jucker” means Jack and “spiel” means game. Therefore Euchre literally translates as the Jack’s Game. Euchre was brought to the midwest in the 19th century by German immigrants.
Come join in the fun of playing Michigan’s favorite card game at Crossroads Community Center.
*NOTE THE TIME CHANGE* Check-in begins at 6:00 PM; play begins at 6:30 PM
Please allow time for check in and table selection.
7 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 meet new people!
Hearty refreshments will be served mid-evening. Donations are appreciated for beverages and refreshments. Suggested donation at the door: $5/person.
Upcoming Euchre Night Schedule (every fourth Thursday through April)
Jan 22, Feb 26, Mar 26, Apr 23

Euchre Night
2026-02-26 18:00 - 22:00 | Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
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Did you know…the name Euchre comes from the Alsatian “Juckerspiel”? “Jucker” means Jack and “spiel” means game. Therefore Euchre literally translates as the Jack’s Game. Euchre was brought to the midwest in the 19th century by German immigrants.
Come join in the fun of playing Michigan’s favorite card game at Crossroads Community Center.
Check-in begins at 6:00 PM; play begins at 6:30 PM
Please allow time for check in and table selection.
7 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 meet new people!
Hearty refreshments will be served mid-evening. Donations are appreciated for beverages and refreshments. Suggested donation at the door: $5/person.
Upcoming Euchre Night Schedule
Feb 26, Mar 26, Apr 23

WTHS Members Meeting
2026-03-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Members of the Historical Society are invited to our quarterly meeting. Please join us at Crossroads Community Center on Tuesday evening next week for our first Member Meeting of 2026. We will share our Strategic Plan, what we have learned from the 2025 Community Survey and where we are headed as an organization. We remain committed to making a difference in Webster Township by taking steps to preserve our local history and by offering relevant programs to the community.

Spring Tea - SOLD OUT
2026-03-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
This event is sold out.
Join us for a very special English Tea filled with delightful conversation, delicious tea, and a selection of sweet and savory treats. Guest speakers Jo Anne Diehl & Jacquie Katz will present Evening Handbags. We will also be holding a silent auction of vintage collectibles.
Reservations required; seating is limited
Tickets: $30 per person
Click here to purchase tickets

Euchre Night
2026-03-26 18:00 - 22:00 | Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
♠ ♣ ♥ ♦ ♠ ♣ ♥ ♦ ♠ ♣ ♥ ♦
Did you know…the name Euchre comes from the Alsatian “Juckerspiel”? “Jucker” means Jack and “spiel” means game. Therefore Euchre literally translates as the Jack’s Game. Euchre was brought to the midwest in the 19th century by German immigrants.
Come join in the fun of playing Michigan’s favorite card game at Crossroads Community Center.
Check-in begins at 6:00 PM; play begins at 6:30 PM
Please allow time for check in and table selection.
7 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 meet new people!
Hearty refreshments will be served mid-evening. Donations are appreciated for beverages and refreshments. Suggested donation at the door: $5/person.
Upcoming Euchre Night Schedule
Mar 26, Apr 23

Euchre Night
2026-04-23 18:00 - 22:00 | Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
♠ ♣ ♥ ♦ ♠ ♣ ♥ ♦ ♠ ♣ ♥ ♦
Did you know…the name Euchre comes from the Alsatian “Juckerspiel”? “Jucker” means Jack and “spiel” means game. Therefore Euchre literally translates as the Jack’s Game. Euchre was brought to the midwest in the 19th century by German immigrants.
Come join in the fun of playing Michigan’s favorite card game at Crossroads Community Center. Tonight is the last Euchre night until next fall.
Check-in begins at 6:00 PM; play begins at 6:30 PM
Please allow time for check in and table selection.
7 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 meet new people!
Hearty refreshments will be served mid-evening. Donations are appreciated for beverages and refreshments. Suggested donation at the door: $5/person.
Upcoming Euchre Night Schedule
Apr 23 (last night until next fall!)

Celtic Harp Concert
2026-05-31 14:00 - 16:00 | Old Town Hall, 5583 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Carol Kappus & the Ann Arbor Celtic Harpers
A Benefit Concert for the Webster Township Historical Society
Sunday, May 31, 2026
2:00-4:00 PM
WTHS presents an afternoon of harp music with Carol Kappus and the Ann Arbor Harpers – “So Here’s to You: Music of Ireland for the Celtic Harp”. Join us at the Old Town Hall for a unique concert experience in Historic Webster Village. Light refreshments will be served.

Tickets: $25/person. Limited to 50 guests.
Purchase your tickets here.

5th Annual Flea and Craft Market
2026-06-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Historic Webster Village, 5583 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Join us on the first Saturday in June for our 5th Annual Webster Village Flea and Craft Market. We will showcase a wonderful selection of vendor booths around the paved village walkway. The Market will be open from 10-4.
This year, the “American Founding Documents” exhibit will be on display in the village for guests to enjoy. This exhibit is a county-wide initiative to commemorate the 250th anniversary of America’s founding.

All of our historic buildings will be open during the market. The village smithy will be demonstrating in the Blacksmith Shop. We will also be holding a rummage sale; all proceeds will benefit the Historical Society.
Pizza, pastries, snacks, water and soft drinks will be available for purchase at the concession stand. Come and browse the antiques, collectibles, arts and crafts!
If you need additional information, please contact Debi via email at wths@webstervillage.org or call 734-726-5058.
VENDORS please follow this link to apply to this year’s market.

The American Founding Documents
2026-06-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Historic Webster Village, 5583 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
WTHS is excited to host the “American Founding Documents” traveling exhibit on June 6. Created by the Washtenaw County Historical Consortium, the exhibit is a county-wide initiative to commemorate the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. This unique traveling exhibit will introduce the five seminal documents that shaped the nation’s history, bringing these critical historical insights directly to residents across Washtenaw County.

What: The “American Founding Documents” exhibit.
Who: Presented by the Washtenaw County Historical Consortium.
When: June 6th during the Flea and Craft Market, 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Historic Webster Village
Cost: Admission is free

The “American Founding Documents” exhibit was made possible by an America250MI History Grant awarded to the Salem Area Historical Society on behalf of the Consortium. The exhibit aims to educate and inspire the community to engage in the preservation and presentation of local and national history, highlighting the enduring relevance of documents including the Declaration of Independence, the Federalist Papers, the Bill of Rights, the Northwest Ordinances and the U.S. Constitution. Thank you to faculty and students at Hillsdale College who researched and assembled this exhibit.

The Declaration of Independence (1776)
The Northwest Ordinances (1787)
The Federalist Papers (1787 – 1788)
The Constitution (1787)
The Bill of Rights (1791)

Ribbon Cutting, Founding Documents Exhibit, Picnic & Member Meeting
2026-06-09 17:30 - 20:00 | Historic Webster Village, 5583 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Join us on Tuesday, June 9 for a very special evening! Bring an umbrella!
5:30 pm: A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at the Community Hand Pump to honor those who have provided valuable support to WTHS and Historic Webster Village (next to the Old Town Hall in the Village).
6:00 pm: Picnic dinner, soft drinks and cake provided by WTHS (you may bring a dish to pass if you’d like) at Crossroads Community Center. Due to the current weather predictions, the American Founding Documents exhibit will available for viewing at Crossroads. Weather permitting, guests may tour the historic buildings in the Village.
7:15 pm: Current WTHS members are invited to gather back at Crossroads for a brief meeting and to count the election ballots. Empty ballots will be available until 7:00 pm. Election results will be shared and the new officers and directors will begin their terms at the end of the meeting.

5 Simple Things We Can All Do To Prevent Elder Abuse Talk
2026-06-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month and WTHS is hosting a free, one-hour Elder Abuse Prevention talk by Catholic Charities Washtenaw County in partnership with AARP Ann Arbor. Since 2019, Catholic Charities Washtenaw County has provided an elder abuse prevention training to help build a safer, more aging-friendly community.
This presentation covers:
– Types and examples of abuse.
– Common risk factors.
– Where to find resources.
– Simple steps we can all take to protect vulnerable older adults.
Elder abuse is more common than many people realize. Research shows that:
• 1 in 6 older adults experiences abuse at some point in their lifetime.
• It is estimated that only 1 in 24 cases are ever reported.
• Elder abuse occurs in every community, regardless of income, background, or neighborhood.
Please register using this link

WWSC Field Trip: Troy Historical Village
2026-07-09 09:30 - 15:00 | Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Rd., Troy, 48098, United States
The Webster Women’s Social Club is heading out on another adventure!
Meet at Crossroads Community Center to carpool to Troy Historic Village, followed by lunch in the area.

Village Work Bee
2026-07-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Historic Webster Village, 5583 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States

4th Annual Bluegrass Jamboree
2026-08-01 14:00 - 19:00 | Historic Webster Village, 5583 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
WTHS welcomes you to our 4th Annual Bluegrass Jamboree at Historic Webster Village! There is so much in store for you at this popular family friendly event.

Saturday, August 1, 2026
2:00 – 7:00 pm
Tickets: $15 in advance (online ticket sales close at midnight on 7/31); $20 at the gate; children 12 and under are free
Free parking

This year’s bands include:

The Crain Family
The Outfit
Uphill River
Wilson Thicket

Hailing from Mount Pleasant, Michigan, the Crains are a family band brought together by a love for music and the joy of creating together. They are inspired by a variety of musical styles.
Music Sample
The Outfit is a high-energy string band from Flint, Michigan featuring fiddle, upright bass, acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin, 3 lead singer songwriters and plentiful vocal harmony.
Music Sample
Uphill River brings together musicians from across Michigan with a shared love for bluegrass. Their music respects where bluegrass comes from and shows excitement for where it can go.
Music Sample
Wilson Thicket combines a hand-picked group of SE Michigan singers, instrumentalists, and songwriters that Michigan has to offer, with years of performing experience under their belts.
Music Sample

Performance Schedule:

2:15pm – The Crain Family
3:20pm – The Outfit
4:35pm – Uphill River
5:40pm – Wilson Thicket

Food & Beverages

Getty Up BBQ Food Truck (Howell, MI)
Tacos El Mariachi Loco Food Truck (Ann Arbor, MI)
Mobile Side Bar arrives at 3:30pm (Ann Arbor)
Dexter Senior Center with scoops of delicious Dexter Creamery ice cream and toppings

Our historic buildings will be open with docents and demonstrations to delight visitors including blacksmithing in the Wheeler Wheelwright and Blacksmith Shop, banjo construction in the Old Town Hall, a one-room school experience at Podunk School, agriculture and homestead exhibits at the Farm Museum in May Mast’s Barn, and a wide variety of old fashioned items available for purchase in Kleinschmidt’s General Store.

Activities on the Village Green for children include a straw maze and supervised lawn games.

Special thanks to this year’s generous sponsors!

5 Healthy Towns Foundation/Dexter Wellness Coalition
Westarbor Animal Hospital
Chris and Stephanie Sorenson
Karen Hertenstein
Liberty Dental
Dexter Builders
Southeast Michigan Bluegrass Music Association
Bank of Ann Arbor

We are grateful for our donors!

Ann Arbor Portable Toilets
Marco’s Pizza of Whitmore Lake
Dexter Creamery

And appreciate our partners:

Dexter Senior Center
Dexter High School National Honor Society
Brighton High School National Honor Society

THANK YOU!
***Only service dogs are permitted on the grounds during public events.***

Click here for our WEATHER POLICY STATEMENT

WWSC Field Trip to Argus Museum
2026-08-11 10:30 - 14:30 | MI
We will be heading into Downtown Ann Arbor this coming Tuesday 8/11/26, to visit the Argus Museum. The Argus Museum gives visitors the opportunity to see and learn about the products, history and people of a camera company that was a significant part of 20th Century Ann Arbor — in its original building!. Admission is free. Plan to meet the group at 10:30am.
Argus Museum
525 William St, Ann Arbor, MI
Access to the parking lot is off of William Street, between 3rd and 4th Streets. At the west end of the parking lot is the entrance to the Argus Building (green awning over the door).

Those who wish to carpool, please meet at Crossroads Community Center by 10am. We will be going out to lunch afterwards, (place TBD by group).

Huron Valley Woodturners Meeting
2026-08-16 12:00 - 15:00 | Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Huron Valley Woodturners have been meeting on the third Sunday of each month at Crossroads for many years. All people interested in woodturning are welcome to join.
The main topic of the meeting changes each month. There will also be the usual “show-and-tell” and safety discussion.
Please direct any questions via email to HVWoodturners@gmail.com

Men's Monday Drop-In
2026-08-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-31 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
This men’s group meets every Monday morning for conversation, coffee and donuts.

Webster Women's Social Club Lunch Meeting
2026-08-25 12:00 - 13:30 | Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Join us at Crossroads Community Center for lunch! Bring your own lunch: soft drinks and cookies will be provided.

MORSA Annual Conference
2026-09-12 09:00 - 15:00 | Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Put Saturday, September 12, on your calendar for the annual Michigan One Room Schoolhouse Association Fall Conference. We are honored to host this conference for the second time; the first time being in 2012.
To learn more about MORSA, click this link.
To register for the conference, please print, complete and mail in this form.

43rd Annual Webster Fall Festival
2026-09-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Historic Webster Village, 5583 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Co-hosted by the
Webster Township Historical Society & Webster United Church of Christ
FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING
The Webster Fall Festival is a family-friendly community event in it’s 43rd year! This event takes place annually on the fourth Saturday in September at Historic Webster Village / Webster Corners. Come out to enjoy: hay rides, live music, crafters, silent auction, petting zoo, children’s games and crafts, food, displays of antique equipment, historical buildings, baked goods and preserves, and demonstrations including lace tatting, sheep herding, wool spinning and blacksmithing! Bring the whole family for this fun-filled fall festival – there is something for everyone!

Volunteer Appreciation Party
2026-10-17 00:00 | May Mast’s Barn, 5583 Webster Church Road, Dexter, 48130, United States
Volunteers make a tremendous difference for non-profits! If you have volunteered with Webster Township Historical Society or the United Church of Christ in any capacity, we would like to honor the time, energy and heart that you have shared with us. Your contributions continue to make a positive difference in our community! More details to come…

Halloween on the Green
2026-10-24 14:00 - 17:00 | Historic Webster Village, 5583 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Save the Date for Hallowe’en on the Village Green

Suggested donation: $5 at the gate.

14th Annual Huron Valley Woodturners' Holiday Sale & Benefit
2026-12-05 10:00 - 2026-12-06 17:00 | Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
This is a free family friendly 2-day sale where unique wooden and other artistic gifts can be purchased. A percentage of the sales benefits Webster Township Historical Society. While visiting this rustic and holiday decorated 160 year-old building, you will have the opportunity to enjoy free cookies and coffee, chat with the artisans, and even try your hand at woodturning on our lathe under the mentorship of an experienced wood turner.
Save the dates!
Saturday, December 5, 10-5 Sunday, December 6, 10-3

Christmas in the Village
2026-12-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Historic Webster Village, 5583 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Spend an evening strolling the Historic Webster Village by lantern light accompanied by the music of The Arbor Consort*, who will be dressed in period costumes and singing carols. Visit our historic buildings and bring alive the spirit of Christmas past. Children of all ages will enjoy listening to The Night Before Christmas in Podunk School. Enter the Old Town Hall for a visit with Santa. Drop by the Kleinschmidt General Store to enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and cookies and search our gift shop for a special toy or gift to take home. Wander outside to enjoy the warming bonfire. hWatch the village smith craft an ornament in the blacksmith shop. This evening holds the enchanting sights and sounds of Christmas and will delight young and old.
Make this event at the Historic Webster Village a new family tradition.

Tickets $10/person. Under 12 free.
The Kleinschmidt General Store, Podunk School, and the Old Town Hall are heated.

*Under musical director Sarah Jane Rau, The Arbor Consort (TAC) is a non-profit vocal ensemble based in Ann Arbor, dedicated to the performance of a cappella Renaissance and Christmas music. They have been the featured madrigal singing group at the Michigan Renaissance Festival since 1982. During the holiday season, TAC performs as costumed carolers for private parties and public events throughout Southeast Michigan.
