Grand Island Historical Society

09/10/2026

This is Marion Staley. The GI Historical is looking for a relative or friend of the Staley family who would like to give Marion a good home.

09/09/2026

Garage Sale - 1570 Cox Road & Ferry Village

September 19: Grand Island Historical Society Garage Sale at 1570 Cox Road, Grand Island. 9am-2pm. All proceeds benefit the upkeep of River Lea.

September 19: Ferry Village Neighborhood Garage Sale, Grand Island. 9am-2pm. Multiple Families. Begin at 1570 Cox Rd.

09/03/2026

Ferry Village Walking Tour
Ferry Village Walking Tour, sponsored by the GI Historic Preservation Advisory Board will take place on Saturday, September 12th and Saturday, September 26th at 10AM. Meet at the corner of Ferry Rd. and East River Rd. by the hot dog stand. There is a $10.00 charge. For reservations call Sharon at 716-773-2421.

06/10/2026

Thank you to 773 North for a delicious GI Historical Society dinner on Tuesday, June 9th. Thanks also to Maggie Gushue and Conductor Frank for a very interesting presentation, with help from Katie Carr!

05/14/2026

05/04/2026

Just four days away.......Thursday, May 7, 2026 - 7:00 p.m. - general meeting and program.
Learn more about Grand Island’s history as Society President Curt Nestark, along with members Mary Cooke and Grand Island Historian Jodi Robinson, present a program on The History of the Edgewater Hotel.
We will meet at the Grand Island Cultural Center, 2100 Baseline Road. The Cultural Center is in the lower level of St. Stephen’s Old Church. There is an elevator, making the space ADA accessible.
This is a perfect chance to see the amazing renovations that have occurred in this space over the past 3 years.
GI Historical Society members are free; guests are asked for $5 donation. A short business meeting starts at 7pm. Refreshments will follow the program.
Please help spread the word about the change of venue!
Invite your friends; the room can accommodate 98 people.

04/23/2026

Thursday, May 7, 2026 - 7:00 p.m. - general meeting and program.

Learn more about Grand Island’s history as Society President Curt Nestark, along with members Mary Cooke and Grand Island Historian Jodi Robinson, present a program on The History of the Edgewater Hotel.

We will meet at the Grand Island Cultural Center, 2100 Baseline Road. The Cultural Center is in the lower level of St. Stephen’s Old Church. There is an elevator, making the space ADA accessible.
This is a perfect chance to see the amazing renovations that have occurred in this space over the past 3 years.

GI Historical Society members are free; guests are asked for $5 donation. A short business meeting starts at 7pm. Refreshments will follow the program.
Please help spread the word about the change of venue!
Invite your friends; the room can accommodate 98 people.