In memory of Terry E. Wantz and all Michigan Historians

Our goal is to provide opportunities for all people to learn, understand and appreciate their heritage.

The History Center Provides:

  • Free access to online genealogical databases

  • Help with your family history research

  • Books on local schools, yearbooks and Plat maps

  • Fremont newspapers on microfilm

  • Genealogy classes when offered

  • Information on historic preservation and digital documentation

genealogical databases

What We Preserve

  • Family Photographs

  • Yearbooks from Newaygo County and surrounding areas

  • Family histories

  • Funeral cards and obituaries

  • Histories of local business, churches, clubs and organizations

  • Books pertaining to local, regional and state history

  • Historic newspapers and magazines

  • Maps, atlases and almanacs

We are grateful for the following foundations for their funding:

The TWHRC is supported by the Fremont Area Foundation,
Dogwood Foundation, Terri Teall Memorial Fund, respective contributors, visiting authors, and our patrons and volunteers.

About

To promote the responsible preservation of historical and genealogical resources. We will collect, preserve and interpret documents, photographs, and artifacts of our distant past, while providing public access to Newaygo County Businesses (Past and Present) to our collections and resources.

Hours & Location

Address

P.O. Box 2 30
East Main St.
Fremont, MI


Hours of Operation

Tuesday – Friday
9am – 5pm

Saturday by appointment

Sunday – MondayClosed


Contact

twhrc.info@gmail.com
231-335-2221

Wheel Chair Accessible

Parking available in front and back of the center

Meet the Team

  • Dannielle A. Converse

    DIRECTOR, DIGITAL ARCHIVIST

  • Peggie Morris

    CENTER MANAGER

  • Doug Day

    VOLUNTEER

  • Carol Frens

    VOLUNTEER

  • Board Members

    Kyle Converse-President

    Mary Frazier- Secretary

    Belva Bowsma-Treasurer

    Doug Day

    Nadine Andrews

    Gale Mack