The Empire Area Museum Complex celebrates Heritage Day at the museum on Saturday October 9th, 2021 from 1 - 4pm. Repeat feature this year include the fantastic collection of hand made Faberge type eggs made in Empire in the 1970’s by Helen Witt. A must see. Vintage cars, bicycles, tractors, hit and miss engines, and
A talk on Christian Science. Real change and healing come from new views of people, power, and prayer.
The final two programs for Glen Lake Library's Summer Reading Program will be held on August 4 and August 11th at 11:00 AM. The program on August 4th will host children's author and illustrator Lori Taylor. She will share stories of sea monsters from long ago and even bring along a couple of live "sea
10:00 am - 4:00 pm All programs are free. Participants need only purchase the Park Entrance Pass or have an Annual Pass displayed in their vehicle to join in the fun. History comes alive at six historic sites during the annual Port Oneida Fair in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Once again, visitors are invited
A performance of music and dramatization of two historic tales within Sleeping Bear about the first settlers of Port Oneida, the Burfiends,and the lost community of Aral. Performed by Anne-Marie Oomen and Beach Bards and Co. held at Thoreson Farm in the Port Oneida Rural Historic District of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. FREE event!
Friday, August 12 6:30 – 8:30 pm Thoreson Farm Sleeping Bear Stories: Two Lost Tales of the Past A performance of music and dramatization of two historic tales within Sleeping Bear about the first settlers of Port Oneida, the Burfiends, and the lost community of Aral. Performed by Anne-Marie Oomen and Beach Bards and Co.
10:00 am - 4:00 pm All programs are free. Participants need only purchase the Park Entrance Pass or have an Annual Pass displayed in their vehicle to join in the fun. History comes alive at six historic sites during the annual Port Oneida Fair in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Once again, visitors are invited
Bring your family and friends on this unique, educational, narrated experiences. Clip clop back in time to experience the Port Oneida Rural Historic District the way they did in the late 1800s – early 1900s! Learn about the life of the early pioneers, and their landscape as we travel by horse and wagon through the
Empire Area Heritage Group and the Empire Area Community Center present: "Fun, Fairs & Tragedy in Empire" on Friday, September 30th at the Empire Township Hall at 7pm. Join with friends and neighbors for interesting history, great company and delicious museum popcorn. Program includes "The Last Flight of Deborah De Costello - 1920 Empire Fair"
Bring your family and friends on this unique, educational, narrated experiences. Clip clop back in time to experience the Port Oneida Rural Historic District the way they did in the late 1800s – early 1900s! Learn about the life of the early pioneers, and their landscape as we travel by horse and wagon through the
Get More from your Ride - Discover the Historic Side! July - October Remaining event dates include: Tuesdays & Fridays @ 10:30am through October 14th Make Sleeping Bear’s historic sites part of your vacation! Combine your biking with discovery of local lore and history. Immerse yourself in nature and culture. More than simply a joy
Get More from your Ride - Discover the Historic Side! July - October Remaining event dates include: Tuesdays & Fridays @ 10:30am through October 14th Make Sleeping Bear’s historic sites part of your vacation! Combine your biking with discovery of local lore and history. Immerse yourself in nature and culture. More than simply a joy
