The Webster Township Historical Society

St. Valentine's Tea Moved to March 22
2025-02-08 11:30 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States

Spring Tea and Silent Auction SOLD OUT
2025-03-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Looking forward to a Traditional English Tea and Silent Auction!
This event is sold out!

Enjoy a delicious selection of finger sandwiches and sweet treats as you sip a lovely cup of tea. This year’s Silent Auction will showcase an eclectic selection of vintage items.
We give a warm welcome to Diane Hall from the Ann Arbor Fiber Guild as our guest speaker. She will be presenting about vintage hats.
Reservations required; seating is limited
Tickets: $25 per person

Wine Tasting & Silent Auction
2025-04-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Join us for a special evening!
Enjoy tasting six wines from around the world, perfectly paired with delicious bites. Place bids during the Silent Auction on Jewelry, Original Art, Theater Tickets, Professional Services, Gift Baskets, and more.
Preview our auction items here.
This is a ticketed event with limited seating for 25 people.
$30 per adult (21 and over)
Between 9% and 12.5% of wine sales will be donated to WTHS. All proceeds from the silent auction go to WTHS.
Purchase Tickets Here
To learn more about Wines for Humanity, please visit https://www.winesforhumanity.com/.

Living Well with Chronic Pain Seminar
2025-04-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Welcome to Living Well with Chronic Pain! This FREE one-hour introductory seminar, led by Julie Gruber, is intended for those directly affected by pain as well as for caregivers and loved ones. Chronic pain affects millions of people and most of them are living less than ideal lives, unsure of how to take the reins back and find ways to thrive. I’m interested in sharing some of the non-medical strategies I’ve found helpful.
Please join us for an interactive conversation about ways to live alongside the pain without being governed by it. We will leave any internalized stigma or shame at the door and take our first steps into being in charge of our own lives again. This will be a safe space to discuss several aspects of living with chronic pain and its impact on our lives, while reclaiming our strengths and vitality.
Julie Gruber is a former career educator, writer and artist who is taking a life shift she didn’t ask for and transforming it into a new way of BEING. She is committed to sharing inspiration and encouragement through active and authentic dialogue. She is not a licensed medical provider. However, she does have the lived experience of navigating a life alongside chronic pain and understands the unique challenges involved. She is currently writing a book about all she’s learned on her chronic pain journey and has created her company, The WordWise Project, aimed at helping others living with chronic pain learn strategies for empowerment and resilience.
Please complete the form below to register yourself or a group for this event.

Supper Club with Maureen
2025-04-17 13:00 - 14:30 | Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Learn healthy cooking tips, substitutions, and methods for preparing food free of charge. See how an air fryer can speed up food preparation and result in a healthier meal you can do yourself at home. This is the second class in the new monthly series offered by WTHS to help you learn how to live healthier and happier.
Please let us know by sending an email to thelma@webstervillage.org if you plan to come so Maureen brings enough food for all to sample.
Maureen Kimmel hosts cooking classes at several senior centers in the area, and WTHS is happy to be able to offer this opportunity to members of the Webster community. Maureen’s background is with Pampered Chef for 31 years providing live cooking events for organizations.

Supper Club with Maureen
2025-05-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Mark Your Calendars!
Our 3rd cooking class will concentrate on air fryer food preparation, resulting in healthier meals you can easily prepare at home. Maureen brings all of the food free of charge that we will be tasting during the class. In addition, she donates her commission on sales of Pampered Chef items to WTHS to help support our mission to preserve Webster history and serve the community.

A minimum of 10 people will be required for this class, so please make your reservations early: thelma@webstervillage.org.
No purchase is required.

WTHS Quarterly Member Meeting
2025-06-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Dieterle Corncrib, 5583 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Members of the Historical Society are invited to a special potluck gathering where the Election Committee will reveal the results of our recent board of directors election. Let’s come together to share delicious food, great company, and discuss the future of our organization.
Bring a dish to pass; WTHS will provide drinks, hotdogs and dessert!
Meet outside next to Dieterle’s Corncrib, weather permitting. We will gather at Crossroads if raining.
If you need transportation, please click the bus below to learn how to arrange a ride!

Supper Club with Maureen
2025-06-19 13:00 - 15:00 | MI
This class will focus on sensational summer salads for some cool meals on those hot summer days. All food will be provided to you free of charge. Also, if you placed a Pampered Chef “group” order at the last event, Maureen will deliver you items to you at this event.

A minimum of 10 people is required for this class, so please make your reservations early by emailing thelma@webstervillage.org.

Maureen donates her commission on any sales of Pampered Chef items to WTHS to help support our mission to preserve Webster history and serve the community. No purchase is required.

2025 Bluegrass Jamboree
2025-08-02 14:00 - 19:00 | Historic Webster Village, 5583 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Live performances by local bluegrass bands including the Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic, The New Memphis Express, Wilson Thicket, and Cedar Creek Bluegrass! Bring your instrument and a chair to join in the jam circles happening around the Village.

Performing at 2:30pm
Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic

Performing at 3:45pm
The New Memphis Express

Performing at 5:00pm
Cedar Creek Bluegrass

Performing at 6:15pm
Wilson Thicket

Children’s activities will be located on the Village Green where a tent will provide some shade.
The Instrument Zoo, introduced last year, will be located in May Mast’s Barn.
The Old Town Hall will host a banjo construction demonstration followed by a dulcimer construction demonstration.
Our blacksmith, Shawn Spitza will be hard at work in the Wheeler Wheelwright & Blacksmith Shop.
Our docent in the one-room Podunk School will describe a typical school day in those times.
The Kleinschmidt General Store offers old-time toys and games for purchase, including some miniature bluegrass instruments to display. You might also want to stop for a game of giant checkers.
Tacos El Mariachi Loco and Whiskey Jacks BBQ will be offering delicious food for purchase throughout the event, and Mobile Sidebar Beverage Services will be there from 4-7pm offering lates, coffee, flavored teas and lemonades. Bottled water and pop will be available at various locations around the Village throughout the event.
The good people from the Dexter Senior Center will be selling ice cream sundaes.

Rain or Shine! ∴ Free Parking!
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Online tickets will be sold until 10 AM Saturday, August 2, and will be held as Will Call at the gate.
Adults $15 in advance; $20 at the gate
Students 13-19, $10
Children 12 and under are free
Proceeds from this event support the Webster Township Historical Society, a community-focused nonprofit organization. Ticket sales are nonrefundable.
Thank You to Our Sponsors:

Karen Hertenstein
Reinhart Realtors – Tracy Rose

Ann Arbor Portable Toilets

Thank You to Our Donors:

Abbott & Fillmore Insurance, Stockbridge
Costco, Pittsfield Township

Bagels & Bites, Brighton
Busch’s Fresh Food Market, Dexter

Thelma Tucker

Crossroads Contra Dance
2025-08-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Come on down to the Crossroads Contra Dances on the second Friday of each month. No experience necessary! Please bring clean-soled shoes to change into for dancing and a water bottle.
Admission:
$5 per person with recorded music
$10 adults and $5 for ages 17 and under with live music
Contact Rusty (Garry Kaluzny) for more information:
michigumbo@provide.net, 734-837-0577
http://michigumbo.com/contradance/

Village Work Bee
2025-08-23 09:30 - 11:30 | Historic Webster Village, 5583 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
We have scheduled our second Work Bee of the season and will focus on the Village buildings and gardens. If you are available and willing to pitch in, we would love to see you there. We will be there with most gardening and cleaning supplies at hand! If you are able to come and can bring loppers or a dust mop it would be extra nice.

Date: Saturday, August 23
Time: 9:30 am-11:30 am
Cookies will be shared!

Open Jam Session
2025-09-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Attention musicians who enjoy playing old time and bluegrass music! Join local folks at this month’s Open Jam Session. If you like to sing or play an acoustic instrument, come along to Crossroads on the second Wednesday of each month. Bring your fiddle, dulcimer, guitar, ukulele, etc and a stand (if you need one). Yellow 365 Jam Books are available to use.
Basic chord knowledge required. New people are encouraged to arrive at 6:30.
A $5.00 donation is suggested to help cover costs.
Questions? Please leave a message for Mary Lou at (734) 255 – 1925.

42nd Annual Webster Fall Festival
2025-09-27 10:00 - 17:00 | MI
Please visit the official Webster Fall Festival Website for all the details and schedule for this wonderful family event.
https://websterfallfestival.org/

Halloween on the Village Green
2025-10-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Historic Webster Village, 5583 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Trick-or-Treat at Historic Webster Village!
Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 2 pm – 5 pm
Suggested donation: $5 at the gate.

Only trained service animals are permitted at Historic Webster Village events. No other pets are allowed, including emotional support animals.

13th Annual Huron Valley Woodturners Holiday Sale
2025-12-06 10:00 - 17:00 | Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Make your plans now to to visit the 13th Annual Huron Valley Woodturners Holiday Sale. This two day event is located at the Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road in Dexter, on Saturday, and will be open December 6th from 10-5 and Sunday, December 7th from 10-3
Shoppers are invited to watch as the woodturners turn wood into Christmas ornaments and browse the wonderful creations for sale.
Email Erica Perry at ericaellenperry@gmail.com if you have any questions or are interested in being an artisan vendor.

13th Annual Huron Valley Woodturners Holiday Sale
2025-12-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Make your plans now to to visit the 13th Annual Huron Valley Woodturners Holiday Sale. This two day event is located at the Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road in Dexter, on Saturday, and will be open December 6th from 10-5 and Sunday, December 7th from 10-3.
Shoppers are invited to watch as the woodturners turn wood into Christmas ornaments and browse the wonderful creations for sale.
Email Erica Perry at ericaellenperry@gmail.com if you have any questions or are interested in being an artisan vendor.

Jammers Open Jam Session
2025-12-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States

Christmas in the Village
2025-12-13 16:00 - 19:00 | MI
Christmas in the Village: Saturday December 13, 4-7 pm Bundle up the whole family and join us for a charming evening of holiday cheer and old-fashioned fun at Historic Webster Village! Stroll through the luminary-lit village as the Arbor Consort fills the air with beautiful a cappella carols. Each historic building will be adorned with festive greenery and candlelight. Visit Santa in the Old Town Hall, enjoy a reading of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” in the cozy one-room schoolhouse (readings at 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30), and watch the blacksmith fire up the forge in the village smithy. Warm up by the outdoor bonfire with a cup of homemade hot chocolate and cookies from the general store. Children can also enjoy making holiday crafts in May Mast’s Barn. $10.00 per person. Children 12 and under are free. Cash or card at the north gate.

Private Event
2025-12-21 15:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-07 10:30 - 15:30 | 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.

Webster Women's Social Club Basketweaving Part 2
2026-01-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Big thanks to Mary Robinson for leading this workshop. Participants are meeting today to finish up our napkin baskets.

Are you interested in joining a future basketweaving workshop? Please complete the form. Space is limited to 8-10 participants.

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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

Men's Monday Drop-In
2026-03-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-16 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.

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.

Huron Valley Woodturners Meeting
2026-03-15 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 will be shop, tool, and fixture maintenance for woodturners. There will also be the usual “show-and-tell” and safety discussion.
Please direct any questions via email to HVWoodturners@gmail.com

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
