A critical piece of local history was saved when this photograph mounted on a crumbling cabinet card was brought to… Read more Leelanau’s One-Room Schoolhouses

Why Grow Cherries in Leelanau? In the 19th century, the Leelanau peninsula (and the entire Grand Traverse Region) was identified… Read more Leelanau’s Cherry Industry

Recently, a new quilt was gifted to the Leelanau Historical Society archives. This 102″ by 72.5″ quilt features fifteen squares… Read more Quilted Histories – 15 Leelanau Barns

April is National Poetry Month and we are celebrating by sharing and honoring the poems and poets of our lovely… Read more Celebrating Leelanau Poets

Roses are red, violets are blue, romance is here, and so are you… Valentines Day, February 14th, was a popular… Read more Valentines – Symbols of Love

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.