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Heritage Hill Association Inc fosters community through communication and cooperation, enhancing the historic district's beauty and stability. They aim to maintain a secure, preserved environment for residents to thrive and connect.

Cocktails &amp; Curiosities: A Monthly Journey Through Heritage Hill&#39;s HistoryHistory has a way of coming alive when it&#39;s shared over good conversation, handcrafted cocktails, and a room full of curious minds. Through a wonderful partnership between the Heritage Hill Association and Mammoth Distilling Co., the monthly Cocktails &amp; Curiosities series offers guests an entertaining evening of history, storytelling, and community.Held at Mammoth Distilling Co. on Wealthy Street in Grand Rapids, each program brings together engaging speakers, fascinating local history, cocktail tastings, and delicious food in one of the city&#39;s most welcoming gathering spaces. Whether you&#39;re a history enthusiast, a Heritage Hill neighbor, or simply looking for a unique night out, Cocktails &amp; Curiosities promises an unforgettable experience. September &ndash; Dragonflies: Victorian Symbolism Oct 1st 7pmAs Heritage Hill prepares for ArtPrize and the neighborhood-wide Dragonflies of Heritage Hill installation, September&#39;s presentation explores the rich symbolism of dragonflies during the Victorian era. Often representing transformation, hope, resilience, and new beginnings, dragonflies were a popular design element in Victorian art and architecture.Guests will also learn about the Heritage Hill Dragonflies project and how hundreds of artistically decorated dragonflies will transform the neighborhood into an outdoor gallery celebrating creativity, community, and the beauty of Heritage Hill. October &ndash; Haunted Heritage Hill Oct 21st 7pmJust in time for Halloween, local historian Caroline Cook returns to share the mysterious stories, legends, and unexplained happenings that have made Heritage Hill one of Grand Rapids&#39; most intriguing historic neighborhoods. From eerie encounters to fascinating historical accounts, this popular presentation is sure to become a seasonal favorite. November &ndash; The Bissell Family and Their Heritage Hill Mansion Nov 19th 7pmNovember&#39;s presentation explores the legacy of the Bissell family and the magnificent mansion they built in Heritage Hill. Discover the family&#39;s impact on Grand Rapids, the history of their remarkable home before it was demolished in the 1950&rsquo;s and what makes this residence one of the lost architectural treasures in Heritage Hill. December &ndash; A Victorian Christmas &amp; Holiday Cocktails Dec 7th 7pmThe series concludes with Caroline Cook returning to celebrate the magic of a Victorian Christmas. Learn about holiday traditions, decorations, entertaining, and customs of the Victorian era while exploring the origins of festive holiday cocktails that warmed homes during the Christmas season. An Evening of History, Hospitality, and Great CompanyEach Cocktails &amp; Curiosities event includes themed cocktail tastings or a cocktail along with delicious snacks specially prepared by Chef Tommy Fitzgerald.Thanks to Mammoth Distilling Co., these monthly gatherings provide a welcoming space where history comes alive through storytelling, conversation, and shared experiences. Together, our organizations are creating opportunities for the community to celebrate Grand Rapids&#39; rich heritage while supporting local businesses and preserving the stories that make Heritage Hill so special. Because each presentation is designed to be an intimate experience, seating is limited. Individual lectures are $35 per person or reserve your place for the entire six-part series for just $180, guaranteeing your seat at every presentation.&nbsp;Please contact <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:Denise@heritagehillweb.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Denise@heritagehillweb.org</a> to purchase the series. Raise a glass, make new friends, and discover the remarkable stories that continue to shape one of America&#39;s most treasured historic neighborhoods.Reserve your seats today&mdash;this unique series is expected to sell out!

Cocktails and Curiosities

Where the Ambergs Called Home:Three Remarkable Heritage Hill Houses17 October 2026Presented by The Meyer May House Director&nbsp;Heritage Hill, of course, has amazing houses. It also has a rich history of amazing families! For this special 3-hour eduational walk, we will explore the world of the Ambergs.&nbsp;The afternoon starts at the May House, 450 Madison&mdash;designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1908&ndash;09&mdash;where Sophie (n&eacute;e Amberg) lived with her husband Meyer and their two children, Harriet and Richard. Next, we will visit the home of Sophie&rsquo;s parents, David and Hattie, at 505 College Ave (Hattie was the only child of Julius Houseman, the city&rsquo;s first Jewish mayor who also served as a Congressman in Washington). The Amberg House was a commission received by Wright in 1909, though this extraordinary house was designed by Marion Mahony, who had been an essential part of Wright&rsquo;s studio in Oak Park since the 1890s (as one of the first women in the U.S. to be licensed as an architect, Mahony is one of the great, underrated figures from Heritage Hill history). Finally, we&rsquo;ll conclude the tour, just around the corner, at 530 Madison for a rare look at the 1926 Tudor style house&mdash;designed by Kenneth Welch&mdash;that David and Hattie moved into toward the end of their lives. The day promises not only exceptional architecture, but the chance to see three fascinating houses together within the context of the history of the Amberg family.&nbsp;Please note&nbsp;that the day will involve walking and a lot of standing, as well as stairs.Two tours, each limited to about 20 people, will be offered starting at 1pm and 2:15pm. Heritage Hill donation required Your registration donation Heritage Hill Association&rsquo;s work to preserve these homes and share their history with neighbors, students, and visitors 📚. Please complete the form below to reserve your spot.

Educational Walking Tour "Where the Ambergs Called Home"

Welcome to our online shop 🛍️ We are the largest and oldest urban Historic District in the US.HHA&#39;s purpose:To promote communication, cooperation and friendship among neighbors.To help maintain and improve neighborhood property and the physical appearance of our community.To provide neighbors a way of collectively building a healthy, historically preserved community in which people can live and work in a secure and stable environment. Heritage Hill Association Inc

Welcome to our online shop 🛍️We are the largest and oldest urban Historic District in the US.HHA's purpose:To promote communication, cooperation and friendship among neighbors.To help maintain and improve neighborhood property and the physical appearance of our community.To provide neighbors a way of collectively building a healthy, historically preserved community in which people can live and work in a secure and stable environment.Heritage Hill Association Inc

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Help preserve, strengthen, and connect the neighborhood we call home. The Heritage Hill Association brings neighbors together, gives residents a voice in decisions affecting our community, and advocates for the historic and residential character that makes Heritage Hill special. Your gift&mdash;one-time or recurring&mdash;helps HHA remain a strong, responsive, and community-driven resource for our neighborhood. Thank you for supporting Heritage Hill!

Help preserve, strengthen, and connect the neighborhood we call home.The Heritage Hill Association brings neighbors together, gives residents a voice in decisions affecting our community, and advocates for the historic and residential character that makes Heritage Hill special.Your gift—one-time or recurring—helps HHA remain a strong, responsive, and community-driven resource for our neighborhood. Thank you for supporting Heritage Hill!

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Join us at the 2027 Heritage Hill Tour of Homes-The Founders Tour VIP NightVIP Night includes early access to four homes and the Voigt house. &nbsp;No lines!!Music, Cocktails and Mocktails and food by the amazing local chef Tommy Fitzgerald. VIP tickets are good for the entire weekend.Tickets are limited to 200. &nbsp;Get yours before they sell out! Long before Heritage Hill became a nationally recognized historic district, the people who lived here were helping build a city.The streets of Heritage Hill tell the story of Grand Rapids through the homes of the families who shaped their earliest years&mdash;and through the generations who later fought to preserve those homes for the future.The 2027 Heritage Hill Tour of Homes celebrates both stories: the founders and early builders of Grand Rapids and the founders of the movement that saved Heritage Hill.Many of Grand Rapids&#39; most influential families built their homes in and around what would become Heritage Hill. They were manufacturers, merchants, lumbermen, bankers, physicians, educators, civic leaders, entrepreneurs, and community builders. Their businesses and institutions helped transform a small frontier settlement into a prosperous city. Their homes remain, but so do the stories.Inside these houses, we can imagine the lives of the people who built them&mdash;the families who gathered around their dining tables, the children who grew up in their nurseries, the visitors who entered their parlors, and the businesses and civic causes that were discussed within their walls. Yet the story does not end with the original owners.A century later, another group of people became founders in a different but just as important way.When urban renewal and demolition threatened the neighborhood in the 1960s and 1970s, residents and preservation advocates recognized that these houses represented something larger than individual properties. They represented the history of an entire city. Leaders, including Barbara Roelofs, John Logie, and Linda DeJong, along with a multitude of others, helped establish the Heritage Hill Association and built the preservation movement that protected the neighborhood.They saved the homes, and in doing so, they saved the stories.Today, Heritage Hill is one of the places where the history of Grand Rapids is still accessible and experienced through the buildings themselves. The houses allow us to connect the people who built the city with the people who fought to preserve it.The 2027 Tour of Homes brings those two generations of founders together.The founders who built Grand Rapids. &nbsp;The founders who saved Heritage Hill. &nbsp;And the families who continue their legacy today.

Heritage Hill Tour of Homes VIP Night

2027 Heritage Hill Tour of Homes-The Founders Tour May 15th-16thGeneral Admission $25 Early Bird sale ends until March 31st 11:59pmGeneral Admission $30 starts on April 1st Long before Heritage Hill became a nationally recognized historic district, the people who lived here were helping build a city.The streets of Heritage Hill tell the story of Grand Rapids through the homes of the families who shaped their earliest years&mdash;and through the generations who later fought to preserve those homes for the future.The 2027 Heritage Hill Tour of Homes celebrates both stories: the founders and early builders of Grand Rapids and the founders of the movement that saved Heritage Hill.Many of Grand Rapids&#39; most influential families built their homes in and around what would become Heritage Hill. They were manufacturers, merchants, lumbermen, bankers, physicians, educators, civic leaders, entrepreneurs, and community builders. Their businesses and institutions helped transform a small frontier settlement into a prosperous city. Their homes remain, but so do the stories.Inside these houses, we can imagine the lives of the people who built them&mdash;the families who gathered around their dining tables, the children who grew up in their nurseries, the visitors who entered their parlors, and the businesses and civic causes that were discussed within their walls. Yet the story does not end with the original owners.A century later, another group of people became founders in a different but just as important way.When urban renewal and demolition threatened the neighborhood in the 1960s and 1970s, residents and preservation advocates recognized that these houses represented something larger than individual properties. They represented the history of an entire city. Leaders, including Barbara Roelofs, John Logie, and Linda DeJong, along with a multitude of others, helped establish the Heritage Hill Association and built the preservation movement that protected the neighborhood.They saved the homes, and in doing so, they saved the stories.Today, Heritage Hill is one of the places where the history of Grand Rapids is still accessible and experienced through the buildings themselves. The houses allow us to connect the people who built the city with the people who fought to preserve it.The 2027 Tour of Homes brings those two generations of founders together.The founders who built Grand Rapids. &nbsp;The founders who saved Heritage Hill. &nbsp;And the families who continue their legacy today.

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