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This year, Alpine Twp. Historical Commission is celebrating the township's 175th anniversary on Friday, September 16th, Saturday, September 17th and Sunday, September 18th.
Alpine Township was established in 1847 when the Michigan legislature divided Alpine from Walker Township, as the population grew.

We are looking for photos & information to share with the public during this anniversary celebration. If you have any, please call Alpine Township at 616-784-1262, leave your name & number. We will call you & set up a time to scan photos & copy information. Thank you.

Friday, Sept. 16th at 7 pm, Alpine Township Historical will be offering a class on "Fun with Family History" in the Henze Center, 1100 Henze St., just west of Alpine Ave. and Sam's Club. Learn how to research your family's genealogy and history. A booklet will be available and refreshments served.

Sat., Sept. 17th, from 2-4 pm, Alpine Township Historical will have displays at both their Museum and Community Building on 7 Miles Road, three miles west of Alpine Ave. There will be displays on the Military, Early Settlers, family histories, one-room schools, Centennial Farms, and plat maps.

Sun., Sept 18th "The History of Alpine Township" will be shown at 2 pm in the Henze Center, 1100 Henze St., just west of Alpine Avenue and Sam's Club.
All activities are free to the public. Refreshments are served.

For more information call 616-784-1262. Thank you.