Mason Area Historical Society
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Thursday, June 8 through Thursday, June 8
"Albert Hall and the Mason Library" with Carolyn Cooper  (Events)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
 
Join us for an enjoyable program "Albert Hall and the Mason Library" with Carolyn Cooper
 
ALBERT HALL AND MASON LIBRARY HISTORY IS TIMELY TOPIC FOR NEXT MUSEUM PROGRAM -- The life and times of Albert J. Hall were both remarkably interesting and chock full of unique local history.  He started his 67-year banking career in 1887, one year after Farmers Bank opened in downtown Mason, rising from bookkeeper to cashier to president to director.  Farmers Bank became known as Mason State Bank in 1962 and is now Commercial Bank.
 
However, his most lasting contribution to local history is that in the late 1930s, he gave Ingham County the Hall Memorial Library, located at 145 W. Ash Street in downtown Mason.  The library is now owned by the City of Mason and operated by Capital Area District Library.  After 85 years of continuous operation, the historic building is currently undergoing a major renovation.
 
On Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., historian Carolyn Cooper will present many more details about the interesting story of  "Albert Hall and the Mason Library” at a meeting of the Mason Area Historical Society. Carolyn Cooper is a long-time board member of the Society and an award-winning author on local history.  The meeting will take place in the Mason Area Historical Museum’s Virginia Schlichter Auditorium at 200 E. Oak Street in downtown Mason.  The Society will hold a brief business meeting prior to the program.  The program and museum admission are both free and open to the public.
 
Albert Hall was born in 1862 and his parents Robert and Eliza Hall first came to the area in 1850.  His father’s cabinet shop was located at the current site of the Mason Post Office, and the family lived in a home right across the street at the site of the current library.  Albert Hall was only nine months old when his father was killed in the Civil War, leaving behind a wife and four children. 
 
Since Albert Hall had to start working at age eight, he never had a formal education.  He was married to Katie Smith in 1883.  After her death, he married Ada Rackham Cook.  She died in 1936, and it is in her memory that the Mason Library became the Hall Memorial Library two years later.  He married for a third time to Minnie Ingalls in 1942.  He died at his home on East Oak Street in 1954 at the age of 92. 
 
While attending the program, take time to tour the Museum, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.  It is also open on Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and by advance appointment.  Contact the Mason Area Historical Society at masonmuseum1865@gmail.com by e-mail for arrangements.



Photos of Old Mason with Loren and Scott Schattuck
Wednesday, July 5 through Wednesday, July 5
Photos of Old Mason with Loren and Scott Schattuck  (Events)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
200 E Oak St Mason MI 48854
 
It is going to be a fun hour with Loren and Scott Shattuck
as they host the program "Photos of Old Mason"



The Great Lakes Connection with Katina Pine and Panel
Tuesday, August 8 through Tuesday, August 8
The Great Lakes Connection with Katina Pine and Panel  (Events)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
200 E Oak St Mason MI 48854
 
Come in and enjoy an hour with Katina Pine and Panel as they discuss
"The Great Lakes Connection"
Share some of your own "Great Lake Connections" as well.



Prohibition in Mason with Carolyn Cooper
Tuesday, September 12 through Tuesday, September 12
Prohibition in Mason with Carolyn Cooper  (Events)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
200 E Oak St Mason MI 48854
 
Join us for a fun and interesting program "Prohibition in Mason" with local historian Carolyn Cooper.


Sunday, September 17 through Sunday, September 17
Antiques Appraisal Fair - Sponsored by Maple Street Mall  (Events)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
200 E Oak St Mason MI 48854
 
Come on in and enjoy the "Antiques Appraisal Fair" - Sponsored by Maple Street Mall 
More details to come



Saturday, October 7 through Saturday, October 7
MAHS HOME TOUR - in town walking tour  (Events)
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
200 E Oak St Mason MI 48854
Bring your family and friends for great
 tour of local Mason homes.
More Details to Come 


Thursday, October 12 through Thursday, October 12
The Automobile Era in Mason with Sandy Perry  (Events)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
200 E Oak St Mason MI 48854
 
It is going to be a fun and interesting program be sure to not to miss!!
The Automobile Era in Mason with Sandy Perry



Rosie the Riveter - Jeanette Gutierrez
Wednesday, November 15 through Wednesday, November 15
Rosie the Riveter - Jeanette Gutierrez  (Events)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
200 E Oak St Mason MI 48854
 
November 15, 2023  7pm - 8pm
 
Rosie the Riveter & Beyond: How Women Helped Win WWII
 
Jeannette Gutierrez of the American Rosie the Riveter Association (ARRA), will give a presentation on “Rosie the Riveter & Beyond: How Women Helped Win WWII.”
 
This dynamic and informative presentation covers not just one factory or location, but highlights the breadth of Rosie’s contributions in Michigan and beyond. Jeannette also will delve into the many ways women did their part for Victory during WWII, including war production work (“Rosie the Riveters”), essential workers (also “Rosies”, and she explains why), women in the armed forces, volunteer women, and celebrity influencers.
 
We owe so much to Rosie & Her Sisters, and this presentation covers it all!
 
The American Rosie the Riveter Association (ARRA) was founded in 1998 by the WWII Rosies themselves to promote fellowship and preserve Rosie’s legacy for future generations. It's a national all-volunteer nonprofit with Chapters in many states.
Learn more about the National ARRA at http://www.rosietheriveter.net
 
ARRA’s local Michigan Chapter is focused on honoring the living members of the WWII Greatest Generation and educating folks about Rosie the Riveter and Michigan's role in WWII. We organize special events and get-togethers for those that are able to get out, and engage in outreach to those that are homebound.
Learn more about ARRA in Michigan at www.michiganrosies.org