Come experience the sugaring process through time in the Port Oneida Historic District at the Dechow Farm and Olsen Farm. Learn the history of maple sugaring through a guided hiking tour from the Anishinaabe, to the Settler’s open fire process, to the sugar shack evolving to the present day. Step inside the Olsen farmstead for
Come experience the sugaring process through time in the Port Oneida Historic District at the Dechow Farm and Olsen Farm. Learn the history of maple sugaring through a guided hiking tour from the Anishinaabe, to the Settler’s open fire process, to the sugar shack evolving to the present day. Step inside the Olsen farmstead for
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!
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
Port Oneida Fair Friday and Saturday, August 9 & 10, 2019 10:00 am – 4:00 The Port Oneida Fair is presented by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in partnership with Historic Sleeping Bear. Every August, the Port Oneida Rural Historic District awakens from its peaceful slumber and comes alive with activity true to the period
Port Oneida Fair Friday and Saturday, August 9 & 10, 2019 10:00 am – 4:00 The Port Oneida Fair is presented by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in partnership with Historic Sleeping Bear. Every August, the Port Oneida Rural Historic District awakens from its peaceful slumber and comes alive with activity true to the period
Run to Preserve Historic Buildings and Landscapes in Sleeping Bear Dunes. Saturday, August 4, 2018 Race Organizer: Historic Sleeping Bear Preservation, official nonprofit partner of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Choose your Race: Farmers Flat and Fast 5K, Homesteader’s Hardcore 5K, and Tiller’s 10K. Kid’s Schoolhouse Dash. Walkers welcome. Proud to be a part of
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 Sleeping Bear!” - a 2-day event starting Friday evening June 29th with the showing of the documentary film, “The Barn Raisers “at 7 pm in
Join us to RUN FOR THE FARMS and barns at our 8th Annual run/walk fundraiser! Proceeds help preserve over 200 historic buildings and landscapes of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Choose your race between the Farmers Flat and Fast 4 mile, Homesteaders Hillier 5K, and Tiller’s 10K! Each course winds through the beautiful scenery of
June 23-25 Thurs-Sat. Kraitz Cabin Volunteer preservation project 9 am – 4 pm This is the oldest structure on the mainland in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The replacement of deteriorated logs will have been completed by our log restoration contractor. In this project, volunteers will re-build the roof and loft floor and clean up
Historic Sleeping Bear Exhibit GRAND OPENING! 10:00 am – 4 pm. Olsen Farm Ribbon cutting ceremony starts at 10 am and activities will run through 4 pm. The ceremony includes the National Park Service, Olsen descendants, and a special monologue written for the Olsen farm. Take a horse and wagon tour, bring your lunch and
