Historical society — Oshtemo Township, Michigan
The Oshtemo Historical Society, formed in 2004, preserves and shares the history of Oshtemo Township and the surrounding Kalamazoo-area communities. Its flagship project is the restoration of the Benjamin Drake Farmstead, the heritage home of one of the region's earliest settlers — an effort backed by 150 volunteers and contributors and $30,000 raised — alongside monthly educational programs, Drake House tours, and community walking paths.
The challenge
A volunteer-run society with a major restoration under way and no easy way to show donors the progress or sign up new members.
The result
A site that tells the Drake Farmstead story, lists programs and tours, and gives volunteers and members a place to join.
Website URL
Industry
Nonprofit, Historic Preservation
Services
Drake Farmstead Restoration, Educational Programs, Monthly Meetings, Heritage Tours, Membership
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