We are pleased to debut our fresh appearance that reinforces our mission to serve the entire Leelanau Peninsula and its… Read more I AM YOU – Leelanau Historical Society
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“The Indian Farmer” with Historian’s Commentary
“Progress” isn’t always what it seems – especially not in Wakazooville, 1850 Commentary by Mark Smith The history of the… Read more “The Indian Farmer” with Historian’s Commentary
Leelanau Press Research Fellowship
*Applications Closed for 2024. Application deadline: November 30th, 2023. Located in Northwest Lower Michigan, Leelanau County presents exciting possibilities for… Read more Leelanau Press Research Fellowship
Gravestone Cleaning
“Cemeteries, with their irreplaceable headstones, are an important part of the cultural heritage of every area. Cemeteries contribute to our… Read more Gravestone Cleaning
Museum Internship Opportunity – Summer 2022
Museum Archives Internship The Leelanau Historical Society is seeking a college student or emerging professional to assist with the ongoing… Read more Museum Internship Opportunity – Summer 2022
Seddie Powers-Smith – Writer & Poet
Seddie Powers-Smith1868 Northport and Onomonee, Leelanau Michigan By Kevin Carl Brooks Sybil Antoinette Powers, (Seddie), stood at the edge of… Read more Seddie Powers-Smith – Writer & Poet
Catherine Baldwin – Anishinaabe Artist
Catherine Baldwin(b. 1935 – d. 2001) Catherine Baldwin known internationally for her artistic talent creating quill-work on birch bark and… Read more Catherine Baldwin – Anishinaabe Artist
Florence Haas – Great Lakes Captain
Florence Haas is often remembered for being the first licensed female captain on the Great Lakes and the namesake of… Read more Florence Haas – Great Lakes Captain
Nan Helm – Leelanau Historian
Nan Helm (b. 1877 – d. 1968) Nan Helm, a woman who cared deeply about this county and its history,… Read more Nan Helm – Leelanau Historian
Frozen Over – Ice Harvesting, Travel, & Play
Automobiles Travel on Ice this Winter – Leelanau Enterprise Feb. 10, 1927 “Automobile travel is more common on Lake Leelanau… Read more Frozen Over – Ice Harvesting, Travel, & Play