Enjoy the following newspaper articles recounting memories of Christmases past in Leelanau County. Articles researched and gathered by local historian,… Read more Christmases Past

Scandinavians have long been known for their beautiful wooden skis. These northern European countries are no stranger to snow and… Read more From the Archives: Wooden Skis

Researched and written by Michael Huey The following is what I have been able to piece together, covering the years… Read more Sugar Loaf – The Beginnings

(Photo courtesy of TADL Local History Collection) The Grand Traverse Herald was first published in November, 1858. From the beginning… Read more Grand Traverse Herald Documents Early Leelanau History

Let us reflect on the fact that a mere 100 years ago, women did not have the right to vote.… Read more Legacy of Women Voters in Leelanau County, MI.

Those who have visited the museum in Leland, may have noticed a handsome bronze eagle that sits atop a post… Read more The LHS Eagle Soars On

Can you imagine going into business with your brother? Well, that’s exactly what these two men did. William O. Green… Read more The Greene Brothers – Leelanau County Surveyors

On August 26th, 2019, Mark Nesbitt and Ross Satterwhite once again completed 100 holes of golf in one day as… Read more 14th Annual Golfathon – Photo Gallery

North Manitou Island Day Trip – Annual “Fun”draiserMonday, September 9th, 2019 We were fortunate to have volunteers and National Park… Read more N. Manitou Island Day Trip – Photo Gallery 2019