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Programs & Events Educational programs share Open House Celebrating National Preservation Month Dates: Thursday, May 20, 10 am - 6:30 pm Start with a tour of Port Oneida from 10-noon. The Olsen house will be open to greet visitors. Learn about volunteer opportunities at PHSB, see our projects for the summer, talk with current volunteers and enjoy refreshments. Annual Member/Friend Potluck Dates: Saturday, July 24th 6:00 pm Please RSVP by email or phone Join us at the Charles Olsen Farm for our annual potluck. Please bring a dish to pass and your friends! Drinks and hot dogs provided. We will also be having a work project that day at Treat farm if you care to join us for that as well. (Check it out on our projects page) The day will culminate in a delicious potluck. Take M-22 4 miles north of Glen Arbor. The farm is 3164 W. Harbor Hwy. (on M-22) just west of Port Oneida Rd. Port Oneida Path to the Page: A Day of Hiking & Writing Dates: Friday, July 30 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Olsen Farm This workshop offers an interpretive experience of Port Oneida, through a unique combination of writing and hiking. Exploring the scenic paths and farms, Anne-Marie Oomen, Creative Writing instructor at Interlochen Arts Academy, provides the inspiration and writing tools for creating your own imaginative pieces based upon facts about select historic sites. The morning begins at the Olsen Farm [links to map and directions] before heading off on the approx. 3-mile hike. Participants and instructors share snippets of their writing as the day progresses. Cost is: $70 and includes a box lunch. Register Now! (adobe pdf) Port Oneida Fair Dates: Friday and Saturday, August 13-14 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear is one of several co-sponsors of this old-fashioned Port Oneida Fair. The Park is host to two full days at seven historic sites in Port Oneida that sets the scene for over 100 demonstrations in life-skills, crafts and traditions of the late 1800s – early 1900s. From oxen mowing to buttermaking and spinning, this event is an enjoyable and relaxing, yet educational time for the whole family. Beautiful commemorative prints are available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the Fair. Call us if you are intersted in volunteering or demonstrating a skill/craft. Day Trip to North Manitou Island! Dates: Tuesday, August 24th 9:00 - 5:00 Please RSVP by email or phone The Leelanau Historical Society and Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear are teaming up to provide an enjoyable experience visiting the island and viewing the restoration work on the Katie Shepherd Hotel porch. Join us for a day exploring the natural beauty and learning about the island's vibrant historical contribution to Leelanau County - it's settlers, shipwrecks, commerce and mainland connections. We will depart from Leland via Manitou Island Transit at 9:00am and arrive on the island about 10:30am. A light breakfast will be served on the dock before we depart. A box lunch and beverages will be provided during our visit to the island. We will receive information about N. Manitou and Coast Guard Rescue history from the National Park Service Rangers. Two hikes will be available - both of which will include tours of historic Cottage Row. During the Cottage Row tour, volunteers from Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear will give us a wonderful overview of their project restoring the Katie Shepherd Hotel (pictured above). 2+ hour hike to Lake Manitou and back. Level of difficulty: medium. 1+ hour hike in the settlement area. Level of difficulty: easy. We will depart at 3:30pm to return to Leland by 5:00pm. Rain / inclement weather date is Thursday, August 26. Tickets are limited! $50 for LHS or PHSB members and $75 for non-members; cash, checks and credit cards accepted. Call 231-256-7475 or e-mail info@leelanauhistory.org for more information. Port Oneida Run/Walk Date: Saturday, September 4th 9 am A scenic 5K barn to barn trail run/walk on the Bayview Trail in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Support preservation of the historic farms in the National Park by running or walking through the beautiful landscape of the Port Oneida Rural Historic District. Presentations Our staff, board, and volunteers are available to give presentations about Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear and its work to businesses, service organizations, and individuals at your location or at the historic Charles and Hattie Olsen House. We would be happy to speak with you about scheduling a presentation. "We loved eating apples, using the outhouse and sitting on the front porches throughout the district..." Programs & Events Photo Gallery/Preservation Projects 
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