CELEBRATING 200 YEARS

Thank you for joining us in 2023 to celebrate 200 years of Ypsilanti's incorporation! See the highlights below, and browse ways you can learn more about Ypsilanti's significant history.

Coming up in Washtenaw County in 2024:

The Ann Arbor Bicentennial
& the Dexter Bicentennial!

Discover more history:

200 Year Timeline

Ypsilanti’s history is overflowing with moments of notable progress over the past 200 years....

Ypsilanti district Library, historic photo

From Past to Present: 5 Ways to Celebrate the Ypsilanti Bicentennial

From meaningful community events, to learning about the city’s interesting history through food,...

1973 Ypsilanti Time Capsule Revealed!

On July 4th, 2023. the bicentennial commission opened the Sesquicentennial time capsule buried in 1973. Included were paper materials including Ypsilanti postcards, newspapers, a sesquicentennial bumper sticker, an ID, a Nicky's Place Coney Island menu, and much more. Browse some of these items at the Ypsilanti Historical Museum now on display.

Bicentennial Merchandise

Ypsilanti Bicentennial Merchandise

Your bicentennial merchandise is here! Choose from grey or blue T-shirts, long sleeves, and sweatshirts commemorating 200 years. Order yours today! Click here to order merchandise.

YpsiWrites: Love Letters to Ypsilanti

All ages of the Ypsilanti community celebrated their city by creating love letter postcards for why they love Ypsi, and what makes this area so special. Browse some of the unique artwork and read on!

Thank you to all who made the Ypsilanti Bicentennial a special year!