Group Tours now available

group-tourGroup tours are available for organizations, schools, families, and friends at the Orchard Lake Museum and Apple Island, along with guided walks on the grounds of the Michigan Military Academy or the Detroit Interurban Railroad line on the West Bloomfield Nature Trail. Contact us for more information.

About GWBHS

Print
PDF

History of the Museum

The original structure was built in 1854 as the Orchard Lake House. Later renamed the Orchard Lake Hotel, it was razed in 1938 and replaced with the current structure housing the Orchard Lake City Hall. In 1987, when a new city hall was constructed, the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society was granted use of the building as a museum.

About the Society

The GWBHS is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization. The Society's goal is to provide a vital museum to familiarize residents with the history of our area. Preserving our local heritage requires volunteers and financial support. Please consider joining today.