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Dianna Stampfler September 30, 2016October 1, 2016 american legion, chelsea, great war, michigan history, us history, veterans day, war history, world war I, wwI

Chelsea Uses Technology to Tell its Local World War I Historic Stories

The 36 historic banners that make up the Chelsea District Library’s community-wide historic interpretation installation, World War I Centennial: Strong Foundations, New Possibilities, have found a digital home at MapMe—a publishing platform that allows for the mapping of sites and sharing of stories.

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Dianna Stampfler July 25, 2016July 27, 2016 chelsea, great war, historical exhibitions, history tours, michigan, michigan arts, michigan history, michigan humanities council, national endowment for humanities, world war I

Chelsea Commemorates World War I with Community-Wide Historic Display

More than 100 years ago, America was gripped in the midst of World War I (July 28, 1914 – November 11, 1918). It affected U.S. troops overseas and families back home in communities across the country, including those in the southeast Michigan town of Chelsea, in Washtenaw County. Strong Foundations New Possibilities is a chance for this community to share its stories.

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Dianna Stampfler July 10, 2016 chelsea, great war, historical presentation, history tour, pure michigan, walking tour, world war I, wwI

Ribbon Cutting Planned for 11am on Saturday, July 30 For Chelsea District Library’s Upcoming World War I Centennial Historic Display

As part of a continuing effort to chronicle Chelsea’s history, the Chelsea District Library presents World War I Centennial: Strong Foundations, New Possibilities, commemorating the centennial anniversary of WWI. A ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for Saturday, July 30, 2016 from 11-11:30am in downtown Chelsea.