In 2024, Ann Arbor, Dexter, and Dixboro are celebrating 200 years. Join Washtenaw County’s three bicentennial communities on November 16 as they begin to wind down the year with a combined event exploring mills along the Huron River. Start your day with Nancy Steinhauer at the Dexter Cider Mill (the longest continuously operating cider mill ...
The Historical Society of Michigan annually presents the State History Awards, the society’s highest recognition. The Dexter Area Historical Society’s book, “Dexter Then & Now: A Bicentennial Celebration of History and Heritage,” is being nominated for a State History Award given out by the Historical Society of Michigan (HSM). “Dexter Then & Now,” written by ...
By Natalie Davies Dexter community members engaged in a localized version of the popular trivia game Jeopardy! hosted by Ben Goldstein at the Bicentennial Celebration. Goldstein, a Dexter resident and 5-time Jeopardy! winner who returned for the show’s Tournament of Champions back in February, asked three different participants– one team played as a pair– 5 ...
Under a sunny sky with the street and sidewalks lined with people smiling and waving, the Dexter Bicentennial Parade was one for the history books. Over 50 marching groups and about 30 single vehicles participated in the parade with the theme “A March through Time.” It truly was a community parade as kids, adults, groups ...
In a twist that could rival any treasure hunt, Dexter, Michigan, has once again buried a piece of its present for future generations to discover. On the balmy evening of Friday, June 21, 2024, the Dexter Area Historical Society laid to rest a new time capsule, set to be unearthed in 2074 during the city’s ...
As the city of Dexter gears up for its Bicentennial celebration next week, a local resident has taken an unconventional approach to contributing to the festivities. Rob Marshke, a videographer interested in new technology, has composed an AI-generated theme song for the event. “With my video background, I’m always following new tech like this,” Marshke ...
Thank you one and all who are taking part in Dexter’s historic grand procession! Here are your marching orders and organizational chart for the Dexter Bicentennial Parade. Staging Guidelines (subject to change) 06/04/24 All vehicles dropping off participants at Wylie Elementary should enter the staging area on Kensington and drop participants off at the school. ...
The Dexter Ringers, a local horseshoe pitching club with a rich 46-year history, is hosting a once-in-a-lifetime event—the Dexter Bicentennial Horseshoe Tournament, marking the end of an era. The tournament will take place on Saturday, June 22nd, from 1 pm to 5 pm at Horseshoe Park/1st Street Park, with registration starting at noon. The community ...
Community News DCB’S free celebratory concert will be held on Saturday, June 22 at 7:00 pm in Dexter’s Gazebo located in Monument Park at the intersection of Ann Arbor Dexter Road and Central Street. Come and enjoy an outdoor concert featuring many band favorites; National Emblem, Liberty Bell and of course everyone’s favorite John Phillip ...
The Dexter Bicentennial Parade is preparing to celebrate the rich history and vibrant community spirit of Dexter with a grand procession of diverse participants. Scheduled to start promptly at 10 a.m., the parade features various local organizations, civic groups, and vintage vehicles, each carefully arranged in designated staging areas. Participants will gather at Wylie Elementary, ...
Your truck got stuck under the viaduct, you won the pie-eating contest at Apple Daze, and your chickens were lost in the tornado—these are some of the things that can happen to you in Dexteropoly. The board game, a tribute to the town of Dexter, has seen significant community support since its initial release. As ...
By Trevor Sullivan Dexter will host an adaptation of the popular game show Jeopardy! based on its history. The bicentennial celebration, which is June 20th through the 23rd, will celebrate 200 years of Dexter. To commemorate, trivia questions spanning all those years will be featured in a local version of Jeopardy! starring Ben Goldstein, a ...
Dexter’s elusive sesquicentennial time capsule, buried in June 1974, was unearthed on Saturday, May 18th, 2024, revealing a fascinating yet eerie glimpse into the past. The capsule, a coffin donated by Hosmer Funeral Home, had been ceremoniously transported by owner Dave Hosmer in a horse-drawn hearse during the 1974 celebrations. The coffin was taken to ...
The City of Dexter is not the only one celebrating 200 years on the banks of Mill Creek. The Bates family, with their roots deeply embedded in the area’s history and soil, marks a bicentennial legacy of pioneering spirit, resilience, and an unwavering bond to this community. The Bates family saga unfolds as a narrative ...
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