Panel Discussion - A Place to Turn: The Grand Rapids Women’s Resource Center
2026-03-18 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | GVSU, Pew Campus, Loosemore Auditorium, 301 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
For more than 50 years the Women’s Resource Center has been a support for women seeking purpose and meaningful employment. This panel discussion will feature former staff and clients examining the formative years of the WRC, including some of its early initiatives. This panel is a collaboration between the Greater Grand Rapids Women’s History Council the Women’s Resource Center and the Kutsche Office of Local History at Grand Valley. Register at: Annual Local History Roundtable – Kutsche Office of Local History – Grand Valley State University

Women's Diaries: Unexpected Windows to the Past
2026-03-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Kent District Library – Caledonia Township Branch, 6260 92nd St SE, Caledonia, MI, 49316
Learn about the role of women’s diaries and scrapbooks as important sources of women’s history and consider how your family records might contribute to the history of Grand Rapids-area women. Led by local researcher and writer Christine Byron, this program draws on Byron’s book Perfect Omena Day!, which provides a vivid view of summer life in early 20th century Leelanau County through diary selections from Rebecca L. Richmond of Grand Rapids.

GGRWHC Annual Meeting, Reception: Historic Preservation is Women's Work
2026-05-14 19:00 - 20:00 | GVSU, Seidman School of Business, Rm. 1008, 50 Front Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
Presented by Valerie Marvin
For more than 150 years, Michigan women have proudly preserved state and local history in libraries, museums, community centers, clubs, and public buildings. They’ve suffered horrific defeats – like the loss of old Grand Rapids City Hall – and won magnificent victories, including the preservation of Michigan’s Capitol. Valerie Marvin, Michigan State Capitol Director of Education and History) shares the work the female preservationists, their legacies, and the tools they’ve left behind for their daughters.
Join us for our Reception and Annual meeting,(this year in May) as we partner with the ﻿Grand Rapids Historical Society to welcome Valerie Marvin, Michigan State Capitol Director of History and Education.
To help us plan for food and beverages, please register in advance here
Agenda:
5:30–6:30: Reception
6:30–6:50: Annual meeting and election of new board members.
7:00–8:00: Keynote address
Pew Campus Parking Map
Free parking available in the Mt. Vernon lot at the Seidman School of Business (Lot 17)
Take a ticket when you enter and bring it in for validation.﻿
Mary Stiles Kimmell (pictured protesting the demolition of old city hall) was well known in Grand Rapids for her local activism in the late 1960s.

Women's Diaries: Unexpected Windows to the Past
2026-05-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Kent District Library – Alpine Township Branch, 5255 Alpine Ave NW, Comstock Park, MI, 49321

July 4, 2026 Hollyhock Lane Parade
2026-07-04 08:00 - 10:00
92nd Annual Ottawa Hills Hollyhock Lane July 4th Parade
You are invited to join the Greater Grand Rapids Women’s History Council as we continue the tradition of marching in the Hollyhock Parade, the oldest continuous parade in Michigan.
Meet us at the corner of Calvin and Alexander at 8 a.m. and join the fun with bands, bicyclists, candy and placards.

Michigan Author Series - Lynn Liberato
2026-09-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Grand Rapids Public Library, 111 Library NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Lynn Liberato will discuss her book Michigan’s CON-CON 11: Women and State Constitution-making in 1961. Learn about these pioneering women, including Grand Rapids delegates Dorothy Judd and Ella Koeze, and what it means to be a delegate engaged in revising Michigan’s highest law.
This program is presented with the League of Women Voters of the Greater Grand Rapids Area and the Greater Grand Rapids Women’s History Council. For adults..
Michigan Author Series | Lynn Liberato
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Main Library – 111 Library St NE

Lynn Liberato hablará sobre su libro Michigan’s CON-CON 11: Women and State Constitution-making in 1961. Conozca a estas mujeres pioneras, incluidas las delegadas de Grand Rapids Dorothy Judd y Ella Koeze, y lo que significa ser una delegada comprometida en la revisión de la ley suprema de Michigan.
Este programa es presentado con League of Women Voters of the Greater Grand Rapids Area y Greater Grand Rapids Women’s History Council. Para adultos.
Serie de autores de Michigan | Lynn Liberato
El miércoles, 9 de septiembre de 2026, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Biblioteca Principal – 111 Library St NE

Getting the Vote: Michigan Women and the Path to Suffrage
2026-09-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Kent District Library – Cascade Branch, 2870 Jacksmith Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546
GGRWHC president, Ruth Stevens will discuss “Getting the Vote: Michigan Women and the Path to Suffrage” at Kent District Library branches.
Can’t make it on September 10? Join us for an encore presentation on October 28 at Kent District Library – Lowell Branch!

Getting the Vote: Michigan Women and the Path to Suffrage (copy)
2026-10-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Kent District Library – Lowell Branch, 200 N Monroe St, Lowell, MI, 49331
GGRWHC president, Ruth Stevens will discuss “Getting the Vote: Michigan Women and the Path to Suffrage” at Kent District Library branches.
