The Cascade Historical Society is dedicated to ensuring that present and future generations will not only know the significance of traditions of the area but also will learn from the past and recognize the need to preserve the historical heritage that has been bestowed upon them. We have photos, newspaper clippings, journals, diaries and other memorabilia. We also have been compiling a database of items in our files. If you have items which you would like to donate, we would appreciate hearing from you.
We meet the first Thursday of every month at 10:00 AM at the old Cascade Township Hall located at 2839 Thornapple River Drive near Cascade Road. Come and experience Cascade history with us. If you would like us to search our records for your family’s history, please e-mail your request to cascadehistory@yahoo.com.
A membership application is available here: http://www.cascadetwp.com/Reference-Desk/Forms,-Fees-and-Permits/HistoricalSocietyMembership.aspx
Eagle Scout compiles information for Cemetery Walking Tour
Peter Cullen, 15, a sophomore at Forest Hills Eastern High School, has just completed research and information on a Cascade Cemetery Walking Tour, which includes interesting stories of people buried in the Cascade Cemetery. Peter, an Eagle Scout Candidate, completed the project as part of his requirements to attain the rank of Eagle Scout as a member of Boy Scout Troop 334 at Cascade Christian Church.
Members of the Cascade Historic Society applaud Peter for completing this project which recognizes the dedication of the founders of our area to whom we owe so much.
Peter’s research on over twenty Cascade residents buried in the cemetery is included in a brochure and in a booklet which he has written.
Walking Tour Map: Microsoft Word - Final Copy Walking Tour.docx (cascadetwp.com)
Cemetery Biographies: Microsoft Word - Final Copy Biographies.docx (cascadetwp.com)
Cemetery Resources: resources.aspx (cascadetwp.com)
Original Whitneyville Cemetery Record Book # 1:Click on Cemetery Records below, Full Page and #1 for 31 pages of records.
Original Cascade, St. Mary's & Snow Cemetery Record Book # 2: Click on Cemetery Records below, Full Page and #2 for 53 pages of records.