We are seeking a summer intern to assist with the ongoing digitization of our collection of historical photos, documents, and… Read more Museum Internship Opportunity – Summer 2019

Here at the Leelanau Historical Society Museum, the archives are filled with interesting objects, documents, and photographs that help remind… Read more From the Archives: Joe Manitou’s Pestle

A valuable asset to a small staffed museum is a team of volunteers. Without willing, knowledgeable members of our community… Read more Volunteer Highlight – Lost in Translations

Every year the Manitou Island Day trip is fraught with turmoil and concern over “bad” weather.  We have been a… Read more 2018 Manitou Islands Day Trip

The idea for a wedding dress exhibit is not new. Previous staff members have carefully curated the collection of dresses… Read more Exhibit Inspires New Donations

By Elizabeth Adams This metal lantern stands approximately 19.5” tall and 10” wide with a metal handle and grip. It… Read more From the Archives: Leland Iron Co. Dock Light

By Kim Kelderhouse What a year 2018 has been, not only have we successfully collaborated with 14 other history organizations… Read more S.T.E.M in History

By Claire Shea The Leelanau Historical Society recently had the privilege of taking a field trip with the Fishtown Preservation… Read more Exploring Leelanau & Benzie History

By Claire Shea The Leelanau Historical Society was recently given a donation by Theresa Shaub and her son-in-law, Greg Risbridger.… Read more New Donation: Adding Machine

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