Step inside the Charles and Hattie Olsen Farmhouse and red barn, home to Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear, for an introductory, educational journey into the historic life of the pioneers in the region. Open July 20 @ 11:00 am – October 12 @ 5:00 pm. Park Pass required. […]
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 […]
Discover the Historic Side of Sleeping Bear. Combine the fun of biking with discovery of local lore and history! Find the hidden history tucked into the hills of this 100 […]
Discover the Historic Side of Sleeping Bear Combine the fun of biking with discovery of local lore and history! Bike a by-gone era of history from Glen Arbor to Glen […]
JoAnne Cook – practicing attorney, past Vice-President of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa/Chippewa Indians – teaches the history of her people, and specializes in making this history relevant for […]
More than 20 years ago Barbara Siepker, a Glen Arbor book publisher with a keen interest in local history, began a project to memorialize the heyday of summer resort and […]
Historic Sleeping Bear (formerly named Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear) is celebrating their 20th Anniversary as a partner of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The non-profit group will host, “Celebrate Historic […]
Join us for a special program by the Empire Area Museum: On March 4th we’ll enjoy a night of remembering the ole Empire Lumber Co. on this 100th anniversary of it’s final burning. […]
Out on the west side of the county, most people don’t even know where the bear sleeps, or that it’s a national park. But, wow, Sleeping Bear Dunes can offer a similar outdoor adventure experience as the best parks of the West. […]
Orchards, historic apple varieties, and more can be discovered during a special antique apple event at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on Saturday, September 26 from noon to 4:00 p.m. […]
