Event:		Alert: Fall Noon Lectures  [Details]  [More Events]
Description:		Join us for our famous noon lectures, starting September 22 and continuing every wednesday in the fall. See "Fall Noon Lectures" on the left side panel of the page for a more detailed description of the lectures that are planned.
Event:		Alert: Septemberfest   [Details]  [More Events]
Description:		Our second Septemberfest (think of it as an early Oktoberfest) fundraiser for the restoration of our garden. Join us for a tasting of beers from Arbor Brewing, grilled brats and ice cream sundaes from the Washtenaw Dairy. There will be music and tours of the house and garden. Cost is $25 for members, $35 for non-members. Must be 21 or older. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance by mail. (Tickets will be held at the door if checks are received after September 5th.) The historic Kempf House will also be open for tours

The new barrier-free access walk on the north side of the front porch is now finished.

Preserving Our Heritage, Sharing Our History
KEMPF HOUSE MUSEUM
312 S. Division St.,
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734-994-4898
email Kempf House.

Kempf House Museum, built in 1853, is an excellent example of the Greek Revival style. You are invited to visit the house, learn about Ann Arbor's early history, and see how the Kempfs lived in the 1800s.

Visitors to the Kempf House Museum will delight in seeing how a busy German-American family lived and worked in the 1890s. Trained guides will lead you through restored rooms, including the music studio where the 1877 Steinway Concert grand piano remains as it has for over 100 years. You will also hear about how Ann Arbor has grown into a prosperous city, a cultural center, and the home of the University of Michigan.

SEPTEMBERFEST Sunday, September 12. Our second Septemberfest (think of it as an early Oktoberfest) fundraiser for the restoration of our garden. Join us for a tasting of beers from Arbor Brewing, grilled brats and ice cream sundaes from the Washtenaw Dairy. There will be music and tours of the house and garden. Cost is $25 for members, $35 for non-members. Must be 21 or older. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance by mail. (Tickets will be held at the door if checks are received after September 5th.)

FALL NOON LECTURES begin Wednesday, September 22. See the Calendar of Events for more information

Watch a VIDEO on the Architecture of the Kempf House!

Click on the link below and find Kempf House (#13) on the list to download it.

Kempf House Video

OPEN HOUSE TOURS for the fall begin Sunday September 19- Sundays 1:00 to 4:00 PM, Admission Free, Donations Appreciated See the Calendar of Events on the left panel for a detailed list of dates and times, or call to schedule a tour.

Tour the 1853 Greek Revival home of the musical German-American Kempf family, hear about their 1890’s life style, and learn interesting early history of Ann Arbor.

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WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT

Did you know you can support Kempf House Museum by using a Hiller’s Market scrip card? When you do this, Hiller’s will donate 5% of your purchases to the house. Proceeds provide a modest but important stream of income which assists with house maintenance.
If you would like to be a part of this fundraising effort, please contact our Secretary, Jan Burnham, 668-8186, janburnham@sbcglobal.net. She will mail you a scrip card, pre-programmed for Kempf House Museum, with simple instructions about how to use the card when shopping at Hiller’s Market.

After you receive your card, present it at the service desk at Hillers when you next shop there. They will give you the easy instructions for using the card. Thanks for supporting Kempf House Museum.

Weekend Tours:

Kempf House is open for guided tours on Sundays, 1-4 p.m. (except holidays), Sept.-Dec. and Mar.- May, or by appointment. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.

Join the Museum

Click on Society (above) and then "Join the Museum" at the left for complete information

Making a Gift: It is now possible to make a gift to Kempf House at very little actual cost, due to tax credits.

Calling All Volunteers!

The Kempf House Museum needs YOU! Leave us a voicemail message at 734-994-4898 or email us at kempfhousemuseum@gmail.com to learn about how you can become involved. We'll teach you how to lead tours, help out in our garden, or you may have other special talents to offer. Be sure to leave us your name and home phone number or email address so we can get right back to you.

This site updated December 8, 2009

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