Discovery Days - Leelanau County Poor Farm Seeking: Memories, Photos & Stories • Life at the Leelanau County Poor Farm First Discovery Day Kasson Township Hall, 10988 S. Newman Rd., Maple City Saturday, July 14 th, 10am – noon Looking for any memorabilia about the Leelanau County Poor Farm, located west of Maple City
Discovery Days – Leelanau County Poor Farm Seeking: Memories, Photos & Stories • Life at the Leelanau County Poor Farm Second Discovery Day with the Coleman Family Kasson Township Hall, 10988 S. Newman Rd., Maple City Saturday, July 28th, 10 – noon Looking for any memorabilia about the Leelanau County Poor Farm, located west of
A Plow Day groundbreaking ceremony and celebration of National Historic Preservation Month will take place at the Leelanau County Poor Farm Barn in Myles Kimmerly Park near Maple City event rescheduled for Sunday, May 26th from 1-3pm. Participate in the historical reenactment of draft horses plowing the second Buckets of Rain garden at the Poor
Friday, November 1 st, 1 pm, Traverse City Library, McGuire Room, 610 Woodmere Avenue, Traverse City, MI Historic Property Owners Opportunity to Apply for Michigan Historic Marker Designation: When visitors, community members and groups visit a historic place they can connect to their heritage which provides a sense of belonging and being a part of
William Derouin & Tera John of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians will discuss Indigenous agricultural practices. Tera is an active Tribe member who practices native food traditions and works at the Tribe’s “Gitigaan” or garden. She’ll discuss the importance of the Three Sisters – corn, beans & squash – and how
Who: The Leelanau County Historic Preservation Society with co-sponsors including the Leelanau Historical Society & Museum, Row-by-Row <row-by-row.org>, and the Empire Area Community Center. Why: To make new friends who support the rehabilitation and public use of the old Leelanau County Poor Farm Barn. Help us put this Historic Community Treasure to good use! Where: At the Poor Barn Farm!
Who: The Leelanau County Historic Preservation Society with co-sponsors including the Leelanau Historical Society & Museum, Row-by-Row <row-by-row.org>, and the Empire Area Community Center. Why: To make new friends who support the rehabilitation and public use of the old Leelanau County Poor Farm Barn. Help us put this Historic Community Treasure to good use! Where: At the Poor Barn Farm!
