To promote the responsible preservation of historical and genealogical resources. We will collect, preserve and interpret documents, photographs and artifacts of our distant and recent past, while providing public access to our collection and resources.  

The Terry Wantz Historical Research Center is a leading source of genealogical and local historical information in West Michigan. We are currently developing additional programs to disseminate local history to area residents.

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Hours of Operation

Our Vision

Staff:

Director                          Katherine Russell
Clerk                               Virginia Vandermate
Clerk                               Peggy Morris
Digitizing Coordinator  Danielle Converse

Our Services

• Local History Preservation
  
• Family History Research Assistance
  
• Access to Internet tools and databases.
  
• Fremont Times Indicator Microfilm
• Local Obituaries, photographs, and records

Board of Directors: 

President                     Kyle Converse
Vice President            Terri Teall
Secretary                     Trude Bushaw
Trustees                       Belva Bouswma
                                      Mary Frazier
                                      Nadine Andrews
​                                      Gale Mack

Tuesday - Friday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday - by appointment

The Wantz History Center will be closed when Fremont Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather.