How were the local Anishinaabe involved in the War of 1812? Hear from Anishinaabe historian Eric Hemenway on this topic and other conflicts of the time period. The Anishinaabek of the Great Lakes fought in numerous wars and battles to maintain their place and way of life. Some battles were with other tribes while many
See the sky! The public is welcome to attend "Lanphier Observatory Public Viewings" on Wednesday & Thursday nights from 10 pm-Midnight (clear sky permitting!) at Leelanau School Beach, June 21st-August 24th. Donation Students $4, Adults $5. Visitors may park in any Leelanau School lot and walk down the scenic boardwalk, across the Crystal River, to
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 fields and side roads of this significant agricultural community of over 100 years, with beautiful vistas and farmsteads.
Ride the Historic Side! Discover the charm, local lore, and history of Port Oneida, by immersing yourself in nature and culture. Get an up-close guided tour in a small group of the rural landscape’s farming, logging and maritime heritage, imagining life in the early 19th century. Listening devices allow learning while cycling, stopping to peak
Learn about Emergency Response vehicles and how first responders keep us safe with this program provided by the Glen Lake Fire Department. Participants will be able to see first hand the equipment and vehicles used by firefighters and ambulance staff. Join us in front of the Glen Lake Library for the third event in our
The Lyle Gun is the only canon ever designed to save lives, not take them. Watch the demonstration to find out more about this life-saving tool. The program lasts about 15 minutes. Arrive early as the program starts promptly at 1 pm.
Do you have what it takes to be a surfman of the US Lifesaving Service? To find out, join park rangers on Thursdays from 1:15-3 pm at the Maritime Museum to complete a series of stations as part of the rescue duties of the surfman stationed the Sleeping Bear Point Station. Stations will set up
All over the Midwest and around the country, the name Drew Hale is synonymous with soaring vocals, haunting melodies, and high energy live shows. A native Texan, Drew’s style of music pays homage to his roots in the red dirt and southern rock scenes of Texas and the Southwest, while his lyrics speak to his
Car Show/Cruise Night on Thursdays in July and August, beginning at Northwoods Hardware at 6pm in Glen Arbor.
See the sky! The public is welcome to attend "Lanphier Observatory Public Viewings" on Wednesday & Thursday nights from 10 pm-Midnight (clear sky permitting!) at Leelanau School Beach, June 21st-August 24th. Donation Students $4, Adults $5. Visitors may park in any Leelanau School lot and walk down the scenic boardwalk, across the Crystal River, to
Ride the Historic Side! Discover the charm, local lore, and history of Port Oneida, by immersing yourself in nature and culture. Get an up-close guided tour in a small group of the rural landscape’s farming, logging and maritime heritage, imagining life in the early 19th century. Listening devices allow learning while cycling, stopping to peak
Always wanted to learn to fish? Curious about local fish species? Need more information about fishing regulations, or preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species? The wait is over! Stop by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore for a day of festivities aiming to provide safe and barrier-free opportunities to engage youth (primarily K-5th graders) in fishing!
