Greenville
is the proud home of the Meijer legacy. The sign recounts the history of the
first Meijer Barber shop to the birth of the Meijer retail store franchise.
Welcome!!
The Flat River Historical Museum stands on the most historic site in Greenville. It was here in Greenville, Michigan that John Green, of Fulton County, New York, chose to build his cabin in 1844; and with the help of his brother-in-law, Samuel Demorest, and Demorests' sons, Clark and Samuel, constructed a dam across the Flat River and built a sawmill. With a vast forest of white pine on the North bank of the river the history of Danes in Michigan began.
It is our 40th Anniversary and we have a
Lecture Series beginning January 12, 2008 and other
special events throughout the year.
The Flat River Historical Society was organized in 1967 and
chartered by the State of Michigan as a non-profit
organization in 1968.
The constitutional purpose is to preserve,
advance and disseminate knowledge of the history of Montcalm
County and portions of Ionia and Kent Counties contiguous to
the Flat River, including the Danish history of Michigan.
We appreciate the interest in and the financial support of this civic project by the generous citizens of Greenville Michigan and the surrounding communities.
For information on how to make donations, or on purchasing some of
our unique and treasured items please : ~click here~
OPEN SAT. & SUN
2 PM - 4:30 PM
Greenville, Michigan 48838
Tours, Meetings and Genealogy Research
by Appointment
