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Leelanau Historical Society & Museum

Connecting you to stories of this land its people since 1957

Discover 7 Unique Ways to Experience Leelanau’s History This Summer

Posted on July 9, 2025July 11, 2025 by LHS Staff

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

The Search for Anna & Levi: A Lost History of Black Homesteaders in Leelanau County

Posted on July 2, 2025July 3, 2025 by LHS Staff

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

Commemorating the 250th in Leelanau

Posted on May 27, 2025July 11, 2025 by LHS Staff

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

The Catalpa Tree

Posted on May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 by LHS Staff

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

Mapping Leelanau: How the County’s Townships Took Shape

Posted on April 22, 2025April 24, 2025 by LHS Staff

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

Why LHS Members Love NARM & ROAM – Experience More.

Posted on February 6, 2025February 7, 2025 by LHS Staff

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.

Step Back into Sugar Loaf’s Story: Bringing the Exhibit to Life

Posted on December 13, 2024June 25, 2025 by LHS Staff

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

Treasures Beneath the Waves: Discovering and Protecting Leelanau’s Shipwrecks

Posted on November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 by LHS Staff

The waters of Lake Michigan hide more than just fish and flora; beneath the waves lies a wealth of history… Read more Treasures Beneath the Waves: Discovering and Protecting Leelanau’s Shipwrecks

Exploring the Spiritualism Movement and Its Connections to Leelanau County, MI

Posted on October 31, 2024October 31, 2024 by LHS Staff

This exploration into the Spiritualism Movement began when one of our Archives staff members, Dave Hooper, discovered an intriguing wooden… Read more Exploring the Spiritualism Movement and Its Connections to Leelanau County, MI

Leelanau Publisher Champions Local History

Posted on August 1, 2024May 27, 2025 by LHS Staff

In 2021 Barbara and Frank Siepker, the publishers at Leelanau Press approached the Leelanau Historical Society with the idea of… Read more Leelanau Publisher Champions Local History

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