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
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"
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
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
The Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes will present Picture-Perfect Sleeping Bear: The Rest of the Story at Glen Lake Community Library, 7 pm, on December 15th. Modeled after Paul Harvey’s famous radio program: And Now You Know the Rest of the Story, there is so much more to tell than what fit into the pages
Our "small but mighty" organization has some shoes to fill! Due to the recent passing of our beloved friend and Chamber President, Kathy Baarstad, we have an opening for a new President. Additionally, it is likely that Larry & Patricia Widmayer will not be able to serve us after January as Secretary and Treasurer. We
Seasonal Affective Disorder: January 10 Join us for another informative session with local health and wellness guru Amy White. She’ll discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) a common yet relatively newly classified mood disorder that effects millions of people every year. Amy will look at its relationship to sunlight, Vitamin D, and other factors, and outline
