Almira Historical Society

05/16/2026

The museum will be opening on Saturday, May 23rd for the summer season. Our hours will be:
Saturdays 10am - 1pm
Tuesdays 4pm - 7pm
Come check out our new displays!

05/16/2026

Our June Junk in the Trunk and Craft Market is less than a month away!! If you’ve been spring cleaning and have stuff to get rid of but don’t want to be tied down with having a garage sale, this is the event for you! Load up your vehicle and bring your items to the museum and join others for a fun afternoon. For a minimum fee, we will provide the space and a six foot table to sell your items. After the event, you can load up the items left. They will already be packed in your car to drop off at your favorite donation center.

Update: We are begining to fill our vendor spaces for June and July. Only a few covered spaces left for our June event! Get your applications in soon!

THE ALMIRA HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS LOOKING FOR CRAFT VENDORS AND MOBILE GARAGE SALE FOLKS TO JOIN US FOR THREE FUN EVENTS AT THE MUSEUM THIS SUMMER. SPACE IS LIMITED. GET YOUR APPLICATIONS IN TODAY!

04/29/2026

We have new Merch!! Lots of new colors to choose from. T-shirts $15 and hoodies $30.
They will be available during our museum hours, at homecoming and our three Junk in the Trunk & Craft Market events!

04/16/2026

Update: We are begining to fill our vendor spaces for June and July. Only a few covered spaces left for our June event! Get your applications in soon!

THE ALMIRA HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS LOOKING FOR CRAFT VENDORS AND MOBILE GARAGE SALE FOLKS TO JOIN US FOR THREE FUN EVENTS AT THE MUSEUM THIS SUMMER. SPACE IS LIMITED. GET YOUR APPLICATIONS IN TODAY!

04/08/2026

WE’RE BACK!!
The Almira Historical Society has been busy over the winter months working on inventory and some new displays. We have set up a new Cobbler Shop display and are working on a fun, interactive area for the children.
Look for more details in our Annual Newsletter coming soon!

11/07/2025

Obituary for Jane Bluhm
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret “Jane” Bluhm, age 91, of Lake Ann, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, after a short illness, surrounded by her family.

Jane was born in Detroit, MI on October 16th, 1934 to Julius and Gwendolyn Tragge. She was a proud alumna of Eastern Michigan University, member of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority, Red Hat Society and longtime member of Redeemer Lutheran Church.

Jane married the boy next door and love of her life, Allen Bluhm, on August 18th, 1956 in Detroit. They relocated to Lake Ann in 1966. Jane and Allen shared 64 wonderful years full of love, family, travel and adventure before his passing in 2021. Together they raised three children who Jane ensured were always happy, healthy and cared for. Her family was her greatest joy in life. Jane and Allen went on to welcome 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Jane spent many years as a teacher and substitute at Platte River Elementary School before later serving as Almira Township Clerk, a position she held until her retirement in 1996. Jane and Allen spent their retirement traveling the world. They also spent their winters in New Port Richey, Florida where they were very active in their closeknit community. Jane enjoyed many hobbies including baking, needlework and gardening. She was also a voracious reader.

Jane was deeply rooted in tradition and sentiment. She meticulously planned every family gathering and ensured no holiday, birthday, anniversary or achievement went unacknowledged. Every card, gift or memento she ever gave had a reason or a story behind it. To say she was thoughtful is an understatement.

Jane is survived by her daughters Cheryl (Dennis) Bueche of Flushing, Sharon (Bruce) Bennett of Traverse City and son Daryl (Lisa) Bluhm of Interlochen; grandchildren Catheryn (Nathan) Jones of Mount Pleasant, Michael Bueche of Flushing, Megan (Tyson) Powers of Gladstone, Matthew Bennett of Traverse City, Jared (Markaela) Bluhm of Cadillac and Taylor Bluhm of Interlochen; 5 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many special friends and neighbors in Lake Ann and New Port Richey.

She was preceded in death by her husband Allen, her parents and her beloved sister, Wilma “Billie” Karhu.

A Funeral service will be held Thursday, November 6th at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Interlochen. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Wednesday, November 5th at Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City and at the church from 10:00 AM Thursday, November 6th until the time of the service at 11:00am. A luncheon will be served immediately following the service.

The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of Munson Medical Center for their exceptional care of our mother and grandmother in her final days.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to either Redeemer Lutheran Church or the Almira Historical Society.

09/21/2025

Come join us at the museum today for a little fall Family Fun! FREE event includes donuts, grilled hot dog lunch, cookie decorating, crafts and games for kids. Bring your musical instrument and play some old time music along with the band!
Hope to see you there! 1-3pm!

09/07/2025

07/12/2025

A huge thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers who helped to make our 30th year of the Lake Ann Homecoming spectacular! Thank you also to all of the families and people of the Lake Ann community for coming out to support the Almira Historical Society. We appreciate you all!
Please add any photos you may have taken in the comments.

07/09/2025

We have just a few spots left for craft and garage sale vendors for our last market of the summer, on Tuesday, August 5th.

07/07/2025

THIS SATURDAY JULY 12TH OUR 30TH! RAIN OR SHINE