PAST PROJECTS

LAMPSON GRAVESTONE
In 1980 The Society restored the gravestone of the Edward and Diantha Lamson, the first pamson, the first permanant settlers in Grand Ledge. The white marble headstone had all its worn
and fading text and decorations recarved.

CLAY LION PROJECT
In 1980 The Society created new Clay Lions from molds taken from original Lions fired at t fired at the Grand Ledge Clay Products in the 1920s. The new Lions were crafted by Board Members and were made of local clay and fired in the old bee hive kilns at Clay Products. The lions were sold as a Society fund raiser.

HERITAGE PRIDE AWARD
The Society periodicly presents this award to those who have made contributions to preserving our area's hitory.

2005- David S Haueter
For his outstanding work in creating a web site for the Grand Ledge Area Historical Society in order to preserve, promote and reflect the history and events of our historic city for generations to come.

2004- Walter Eschtruth
As a founding member of the Grand Ledge Area Historical Society since its founding in 1975, Walter Eschtruth has, in his quiet, persistent manner, advanced and supported the mission of the Society.  He committed himself to the restoration and success of the 1884 Opera House and served as treasurer of the Opera House Authority from its beginning.  Walt worked with the Society and the City Council to establish the River Ledge Historic District.  As a Methodist Church officer, he was instrumental in giving to the Society a Gothic Revival style house, now the Historical Society's Museum.

Walt is a member of the committee which is restoring the Ledges Playhouse in Fitzgerald Park for future generations to enjoy.  In these and numerous other ways, large and small, Walt has served historic Grand Ledge with effectiveness and pride.