In the late 1800s, mariners utilized one of several passages between the Straits of Mackinac and Green Bay, depending on… Read more North Manitou Light Station

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

“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

*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

“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 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-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(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 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 (b. 1877 – d. 1968) Nan Helm, a woman who cared deeply about this county and its history,… Read more Nan Helm – Leelanau Historian