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Programs & Events
 Educational programs share
Lakeshore history and the mission of
Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear
"Historic Port Oneida - Now the Land Tells Its Side of the Story" Dates: Thursday, July 14th 7:00-9pm
Join retired NPS Interpretive Ranger Bill Herd for a fascinating look at these historic buildings and their history. Meet at the Charles Olsen house at 6:45 pm.
Path to the Page: A Day of Hiking & Writing
Dates: Thursday, July 28 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 Picnic - Old Fashioned Chicken Dinner
Friday evening of the Fair! Sponsored by PHSB.
Dates: Friday, August 12, 5:00 - 7:00 pm Ticket info coming soon.
Come to the fair Friday and end your day at the Charles and Hattie Olsen farm for an evening chicken dinner with musical entertainment. Northport Community Band performs during dinner followed by Bob Sadler and company on fiddle and guitar. Tractor wagon rides. Corn-on-the-cob eating contest. Take M-22 4 miles north of Glen Arbor. The farm is at 3164 W. Harbor Hwy. (on M-22) just west of Port Oneida Rd. Signs out front.
Port Oneida Fair Port Oneida Fair
Dates: Friday and Saturday, August 12-13 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear is a co-sponsor along with Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes of the 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 interested demonstrating a skill/craft. We also need volunteers to work the day of the fair. Give us a call! 231-334-6103
"Historic Port Oneida - Now the Land Tells its Side of the Story"
Dates: Thursday, August 18 10 am -noon Olsen Farm
Join Retired Park Interpretive Ranger Bill Herd for a fascinating look at the historic buildngs and their history! Meet at the Olsen farm on M-22 (3164) just west of Port Oneida Road.
Day Trip to North Manitou Island!
Dates: Tuesday, August 23rd 9:00 - 5:00 Please RSVP by email or phone
Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear and the Leelanau Historical Society are teaming up to provide an enjoyable experience visiting the island and viewing some of PHSB's restoration work.
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.
Tours will include historic Cottage Row. During the Cottage Row tour, volunteers from Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear will give an overview of our project restoring the Katie Shepherd Hotel and work which has begun on the Frank Lloyd Wright Blossom Cottage.
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 25.
Tickets are limited! $60 for LHS or PHSB members and $85 for non-members. YOU MUST BE A CURRENT PHSB member for the special price. 20 spots are reserved for PHSB until July 6th. After that, tickets may be sold out. 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 3rd 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. More age groups this year!
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..."
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