Northern Michigan
EVENTS
The Rescue of Clayton Brown
When: Mon May 21
Where: Charlevoix
The Charlevoix County Historical Preservation Society presents “Ordeal on the Ice: The Rescue of Clayton Brown.” Join Geoffrey Reynolds as he tells the story of this historic rescue attempt. The event begins at 7 p.m. at the Charlevoix Depot Museum. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.cchps.info.
Community Yard Sale
When: Sat May 26
Where: Hillman
The Bush Creek Mill presents its annual “Community Yard Sale.” Rent a table or simply browse the selection of goods the local community members have brought to sell or donate. The event runs from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public; table rental is $10 per table. For more information, call (989) 742-2527 or visit http://brushcreekmill.com.Indian Treaties of Northern Michigan
When: Tue June 5
Where: Charlevoix
The Charlevoix Historical Society presents “Indian Treaties of Northern Michigan." Join Chuck Cleland, former Michigan State University professor of anthropology and curator of Great Lakes archaeology, as he discusses the impact of the treaties made between Michigan settlers and local Indians. The event begins at 7 p.m. at the depot. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call (231) 547-0373 or visit www.chxhistory.com.
Little Traverse Regional Historical Society Historic Festival
When: Sat June 16
Where: Petoskey
The Little Traverse Regional Historical Society presents its 32nd Annual Historic Festival. Come and enjoy the historic train depot while sampling a “Taste of the North,” a wide assortment offerings from local restaurants. Local musical entertainment and family activities will also be featured. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call (231) 347-2620 or visit www.petoskeymuseum.org.
A Hemingway Conference
When: Sun June 17 - Sat June 23
Where: Petoskey
The Michigan Hemingway Society will be hosting a Hemingway Conference. Visit places where the Hemingways lived and played, see settings familiar to you from the Nick Adams stories, and learn from scholars, authors and others at interesting sessions during the weeklong conference. Tour Windemere Cottage, the Hemingway family’s summer cottage on Walloon Lake, and take a sunset cruise under the Mackinac Bridge to Horton Bay and Greensky Cemetery. For more information and to register, call (231) 347-0117 or visit www.hem2012.com.Dollar-A-Day Boys!
When: Thu June 21
Where: Elk Rapids
The Elk Rapids Area Historical Society presents “Dollar-A-Day Boys!” Join Bill Jamerson as he performs a musical tribute to the Civilian Conservation Corps. Bill’s songs and stories tell the history of the C.C.C. and the young men that were part of the corps. The event begins at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for students, and free for children. For more information, call (231) 264-5692 or visit http://elkrapidshistory.org.
Smelt Runs and Smeltania in Boyne City
When: Mon June 25
Where: Charlevoix
The Charlevoix County Historical Preservation Society presents “Smelt Runs and Smeltania in Boyne City During the 1930’s and 1940’s.” Join Bob Morgridge as he discusses the history of smelting in Boyne City. The event begins at 7 p.m. at the Boyne District Library. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.cchps.info.
Home and Garden Tour in Wexford County
When: Sat July 14
Where: Cadillac
The Wexford County Historical Society presents its 2012 “Home and Garden Tour.” Visitors will tour five historic homes, seven local gardens, and two historic community buildings. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call (231) 775-1717 or visit www.wexfordcountyhistory.org.
EXHIBITS
Undine... A Settlement Remembered
When: Wed August 31 - Thu May 31 2012
Where: Charlevoix
The Charlevoix County History Preservation Society presents "Undine... A Settlement Remembered." Located at the Harsha House, the exhibit looks at the history of a once-thriving area in Hayes Township and its residents' close connection to Charlevoix. For more information, visit http://www.cchps.info.The Odawa Warriors Journey
When: Fri November 18 - Mon June 18 2012
Where: Petoskey
The Emmet Count Historical Commission presents the “Odawa Warriors' Journey” at the Pellston Regional Airport. Artifacts on display represent the journey taken in 1754, by a band of Odawa Indians who traveled from northern Michigan to Pennsylvania to fight in the opening battle of the French and Indian War. The exhibit includes interpretive boards, displays and more. The exhibit is open free of charge from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.emmetcounty.org or call (231) 348-1704.
Evening at the Mill
When: Sat May 12 - Tue August 14
Where: Hillman
The Bush Creek Mill presents “Evening at the Mill” on May 12, June 9, July 14, and August 14. Join Allan James Grund as he performs “Two Soldiers: Reflections on the War Between the States,” and discusses the history of folk, rock, and blues music. The event runs from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. each night. Admission is $5. For more information, call (989) 742-2527 or visit http://brushcreekmill.com.