The Flat River Museum archives can provide lots of information for your historical or genealogical research and we’re happy to share them!

Below are some other online resources to expand your knowledge and research.

(Thanks to Amanda in New Hampshire who liked our links and suggested we add these interesting resources:)

Researching Your Family’s History from Ships Passenger Lists https://www.hmy.com/researching-your-familys-history-from-ships-passenger-lists

Genealogy for Kids: Building a Family Tree https://www.aaastateofplay.com/genealogy-for-kids-building-a-family-tree

Fighting Falcon Military Museum

artifacts and stories of local Montcalm military men and women

Flat River Community Library

Genealogy and Newspaper Resources

West Michigan Genealogical Society

Research assistance for geanealogy; special programs and events

Friends of Forest Home Cemetary

Cares for this local cemetery as a community resource; info/programs

Genealogy Trails

An extensive history of Greenville areaa and its people

Historical Society of Michigan

Programs and workshops on many subjects; apply to be a Centennial family or Milestone business

Danish Cultural Center of Greenville

Preserves and displays our Danish heritage

Montcalm History

Many links to history od the area’s people and places

Flat River Historical Museum Facebook page

Timely posts on local history, museum artifacts and archives

The Flat River Historical Society and Museum is a proud member of the Tri-River Historical Museum Network – a consortium of over 30 small museums and societies in five mid- Michigan counties. The Historical Society of Michigan recently awarded its State History Award for Special Programs or Events to the Tri-River group for its “Spring Into the Past” annual tour of member museums. Learn more about these museums below.

Pioneer Certificate

Do you qualify for a Pioneer Certificate?

Yes- if you’re a descendant of settlers in Montcalm County prior to 1900!

Just provide proof of your ancestor and each generation since . . .