While some have called our current exhibit, Sugar Loaf: A Retrospective, prescient or serendipitous, we simply see it as an… Read more History Is Happening: Restoring Public Access to Sugar Loaf

In Leelanau County, few symbols are as beloved as the “I’m a Sugar Loafer” logo. Behind this cheerful cartoon lies… Read more She’s a Sugar Loafer: Mary Harris Dorman’s Iconic Contribution to a Northern Michigan Landmark

A Celebration of Sugar Loaf in Stories The Leelanau Historical Society and Here:Say Storytelling are coming together to stage an… Read more Call for Storytellers: “Meet Me at The Loaf”

Discover the beauty and stories woven into every shoreline, forest, and village. This summer, explore seven memorable ways to connect… Read more Discover 7 Unique Ways to Experience Leelanau’s History This Summer

A Documentary by the Leelanau Historical Society About the Documentary The Search for Anna & Levi: A Lost History of… Read more The Search for Anna & Levi: A Lost History of Black Homesteaders in Leelanau County

In 2026, the United States turns 250 years old—and we want your help to celebrate Leelanau County’s place in that… Read more Commemorating the 250th in Leelanau

Written by Paul Dechow (LHS Board Member 2022-Present) Memories of Leelanau are everything to me, including those that are not… Read more The Catalpa Tree

If you’ve ever looked at a map of Leelanau County and wondered why it’s divided the way it is—you’re not… Read more Mapping Leelanau: How the County’s Townships Took Shape

At the Leelanau Historical Society (LHS), we are passionate about the power of museums to inspire, educate, and connect us… Read more Why LHS Members Love NARM & ROAM – Experience More.

Winter is the perfect time to cozy up with history. Explore Sugar Loaf, A Retrospective, an exhibit celebrating the culture,… Read more Step Back into Sugar Loaf’s Story: Bringing the Exhibit to Life