On Wednesday, May 19, 2021, Mary Batchelder is giving a presentation on “The Town Before Remus called Bingen.” Her presentation will be at 4:00 p.m. at the Remus Museum via Zoom access for people who would like to attend. We encourage everyone to join Mary’s presentation to learn more about the town before Remus. RAHS’s monthly board meeting will follow Mary’s presentation.  

Below is a link to the Zoom meeting. Please join us! 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82786497508?pwd=c1h5UXJ5N0R1dW9MU2h4QTNNajFCdz09 

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324 S. Sheridan, P.O. Box 71, Remus, Michigan 49340

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A Michigan nonprofit corporation with federal tax-exempt status (501(c)(3). Our purpose is to preserve and celebrate the rich heritage of Wheatland, Broomfield, Rolland, Millbrook, Hinton, Sheridan, Morton, Martiny, Austin, Colfax Townships, and the surrounding area.

The Remus Area Historical Society (RAHS)  is participating in the Mecosta Community Giving-2020 fundraiser for non-profit organizations.  We need your help. Your gift will be an immediate help for our cause—the Remus Museum. Upon making a gift of $50 or more, we will send you a “Remus History Coloring Book”, a keepsake from our staff.  

October 2020

Dear Neighbor:

            We hope you are able to support your local Remus Museum with a gift.  Annual donor/member gifts are used to operate the museum and carry out activities.  The Remus Area Historical Society, Inc., an educational and charitable organization, was formed to celebrate the heritage and preserve the cultural and historical resources of the eastern townships of Mecosta County and the western edge of Isabella County. The Museum serves area residents, tourists, and former residents.  The all-volunteer group is organized as a nonprofit corporation; donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.  This year those who do not itemize will be able to deduct donations up to $300 due to CARES Act.  

            Thanks To You we continue to make progress. This last year we held the Genealogy workshop series and added to the Agricultural display in recognition of Gerald Stickler.  Work continues on an oral history project featuring photos and interviews with area elders and an “Honoring Our Community” project that includes historical placards with photos and information about old Remus to be mounted in town.  Museum volunteers also worked to catalog the Morgan West Wheatland Cemetery in Wheatland Township collating all available records to make death and burial records more complete and are beginning work on Morton Township Cemetery.  We are continually improving our historical collection and making it available to you at the Remus Museum open from May – October!  Volunteers always welcome!  

We so appreciate all the support you’ve given us over the years.  Please complete the donor form below and mail it along with your check to P.O. Box 71, Remus, Michigan, 49340. If you have further questions, please contact me at (989) 560-8305 or email me at   lhoward@cmsinter.net.   Thank You in advance! 

Very truly yours, 

Linda Howard, Board President

For more information, go to the Remus website at www.remus.org, email: RemusMuseum@gmail.com, call Linda Howard (989) 560-8305, Char Lenon  (989) 967-8153, or Dawn Snyder  (989) 561-5469

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Please make check made payable to RAHS mail to: Remus Area Historical Society (RAHS), Inc., P.O. Box 71, Remus, Michigan 49340 or send a gift by using the payment button by going to Remus.org or Remus Area Historical Society on Facebook

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Most years in September, thousands of Wheatland festival goers, artists, volunteers and vendors converge to celebrate traditional arts on the Wheatland Music Organization 160 acres near Remus, Michigan.  But not this year.  Because of coronavirus concerns, the 47th year will be enjoyed online on WMO YouTube channel – http://bit.ly/WheatTube and the Wheatland Music Organization Facebook Page

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Join us online on Sept. 5th 7 pm for the Wheatland Worldwide WARMUP pre-Festival program  and for 3 days, Sept. 11th, 12th and 13th for the Wheatland Worldwide festival with both new and historical film, recordings and photos.   Unfortunately, the organization depends on festival ticket sales earnings to support activities throughout the  year.

You can help preserve Wheatland for generations to come!   Go to https://www.wheatlandmusic.org/donation-page/ to make a donation using a credit card or use  paypal.me/WheatlandMusic.  

Email wmo.office@wheatlandmusic.org  for more information.

Vendors are welcome for a new farm market in downtown Remus in central Michigan. Saturday and Sundays 9 to 2. There will be no charge. For more information, call Bill Lipar at (989) 289-3833 or the Remus Tavern at (989) 967-8304 and ask for John.  Help Remus Thrive!

After much deliberation, the Wheatland Music Organization Board of Directors voted to cancel the 2020 Wheatland Music Festival held annually near Remus and originally scheduled for September 11-13. 

This was not an easy decision, and we are as heart-broken as many of you are.  

(Click on the Wheatland Music tab on this page to see the full article or go to Wheatlandmusic.org.) 

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January 13, 2020

Photo:  Left to Right  Eric Gustad, Consumers Energy Representative, and
RAHS Board members,Linda Howard, Diana Green and Ken Todd
at the Remus Museum.

Remus, MI – Remus Area Historical Society has received a $2,000 grant from the Consumers Energy Foundation to support its Oral History project to strengthen community development.

“As a company with over 130 years of serving Michigan, we at Consumers Energy appreciate the value of preserving history in the communities we serve,” said Carolyn Bloodworth, secretary/treasurer of the Consumers Energy Foundation. “We are excited to support the Oral History project, keeping the past alive and promoting a strong future for the Remus community.”

The goal of the Oral History project is to produce a DVD with photos, recordings and video for distribution that will reflect the industriousness and unique collaborations that helped develop the Remus area.  In addition, photo placards in store windows will build interest in the DVD project and draw tourists and residents to shop in Remus’ downtown area and visit the museum. 

The Oral History project began years ago spearheaded by the late Don Hatfield, whose family has been in the Remus area for over 135 years. An active community leader, Don used his school, farm, and church connections to conduct oral history interviews with over 60 area elders.  He also collected photographs and documents that reflected the community. After he passed in 2013, his daughter Sherry Marks began organizing his materials.

Remus Area Historical Society, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable  all-volunteer organization that manages the Remus Museum, displays historical items that reflect the area and offers activities and programs to residents and tourists.  (Subscribe to www.Remus.org.)

The Consumers Energy Foundation is the charitable arm of Consumers Energy, Michigan’s largest energy provider. The Consumers Energy Foundation enables communities to thrive and grow by investing in what’s most important to Michigan – its people, our planet and Michigan’s prosperity. In 2019, the Consumers Energy Foundation, Consumers Energy and its employees and retirees contributed more than $11.5 million to Michigan nonprofits. For more information about the Consumers Energy Foundation, visit www.ConsumersEnergy.com/foundation.