Events

We are dedicated to raising funds for the restoration of the Wright House, and we invite you to be part of this exciting journey!

Below is information about our upcoming events in Gratiot County:

Register for The Wright Night for Trivia:

Ready to test your knowledge? This year we are featuring themed rounds. Trivia of movies, songs, history and more! Join us for a fun night of brain teasers and more on April 16th @ 7pm at the Elks Lodge in Alma. Doors open at 6pm.

Ready to register your team? Click Here

Would you like to sponsor the evening? Click Here

Please come and visit our Community Fundraising Committee at our local farmers market this summer. Dates include:

 June 6th,13th, and 20th, 

July 4th,and 18th, 

August 1st,8th,15th, and 29th

September 12th,19th, and 26th


July 8th Reading of the Declaration of Independence (part of a nationwide reading across communities) 6 p.m. read by Jim Goodspeed.

• September 10: Anna & Friends at His Place.  An evening that includes a locally written and directed drama; dessert bar; artifacts from the late 1800s; music and more.

Save the Date!

Thursday, July 23rd    Benefit Concert at The Elks Lodge 6pm -10pm

Saturday, Sept. 19th    Shrimp Boil at Wright Park, time TBD



Be sure to enter into the WHR Raffle!

dates: May 20th - August 15th,

tickets $20 each, drawing held 8/15 at approximately 5pm on the corner of Superior and State streets.

Prizes include:

1st - $1000

2nd $500

3rd $250.




Thank you for helping us preserve this historic landmark!




Blog Written by Patricia Benson 1-21-2026


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