(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.

Those who have visited the museum in Leland, may have noticed a handsome bronze eagle that sits atop a post… Read more The LHS Eagle Soars On

On August 26th, 2019, Mark Nesbitt and Ross Satterwhite once again completed 100 holes of golf in one day as… Read more 14th Annual Golfathon – Photo Gallery

North Manitou Island Day Trip – Annual “Fun”draiserMonday, September 9th, 2019 We were fortunate to have volunteers and National Park… Read more N. Manitou Island Day Trip – Photo Gallery 2019

This recipe originates from Regine (Amundson) Gronseth (b. 1854-d. 1942) who immigrated around 1881 from Norway with her husband Lars… Read more A Taste of History: Norwegian Coffee Cake

The Leelanau Historical Society kicked off its season with a reception for its membership on June 28th. The opening of… Read more Exhibit Opening – 2019

Since 2005 the Leelanau Historical Society has honored and displayed a wide assortment of black ash baskets and quillwork on… Read more New Artifact: Retail Sign

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