HERITAGE PRIDE AWARD
The Society periodicly presents this award to those who have made contributions to preserving our area's history.

2005- David S Haueter
For his outstanding work in creating a web site for the Grand Ledge Area Historical
Society in order to preserve, promote and reflect the history and events of our
historic city for generations to come.

2004- Walter Eschtruth
As a founding member of the Grand Ledge Area Historical Society since its
founding in 1975, Walter Eschtruth has, in his quiet, persistent manner, advanced
and supported the mission of the Society.  He committed himself to the restoration
and success of the 1884 Opera House and served as treasurer of the Opera
House Authority from its beginning.  Walt worked with the Society and the City
Council to establish the River Ledge Historic District.  As a Methodist Church
officer, he was instrumental in giving to the Society a Gothic Revival style house,
now the Historical Society’s Museum.
Walt is a member of the committee which is restoring the Ledges Playhouse in
Fitzgerald Park for future generations to enjoy.  In these and numerous other
ways, large and small, Walt has served historic Grand Ledge with effectiveness
and pride.