Our People

Discover the rich mix of people that have shaped Grand Rapids. The original inhabitants, nineteenth-century arrivals, those who came in the twentieth century, and our twenty-first-century newcomers. Learn how work and workplace have changed since the beginning of the 19th and 20th centuries. Look for changes in clothing, recreation, travel, family and gender roles as you observe family and community life.

• Neighbors
• Livelihoods
• Lifestyles
• Service

Our City

Investigate neighborhoods, their churches, schools, businesses and how they’ve all changed from the 19th and 20th centuries. Explore the natural landscapes and discover how Grand River and the landscape have changed through the years. Learn about infrastructure and services such as bridges, roads, buildings, and transportation. Look at city government and agencies, education and emergency services.

• Neighborhoods
• Environment
• Infrastructure
• Government