Bring your rakes, leaf blowers, clippers, loppers, hay forks and shovels to the annual Dougherty House yard clean up on May 15. Because of all the work done last year, this spring’s effort should prove to be less arduous. Patti R. has promised to make some of her famous cookies as an enticement. Start to gather at the site at 9:00AM. The rain day is May 22. Questions may be directed to Tom McGuire (213-421-5386).
Ilene Tyler, Principal and Director of Preservation at Quinn Evans Architects will present her team’s findings and recommendations from the recently completed Historic Structures Report about the Dougherty-Rushmore House on May 25 at the Old Township Hall at 7:00 PM. A grant from the Jeffris Heartland Fund administered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation together with funds raised this past year by PDS were used to complete this report. It is a critical step required for significant historic structures before rehabilitation can occur and provides the proper documentation and a prioritized roadmap of actions for us and preservation organizations from which we will seek grants. It will form the basis for our future direction. Questions may be directed to Gretchen Soutear—223-8752.
Mark your calendar, the annual fundraiser will be June 11 beginning at 5:30 PM in the Peninsula Room behind the Jolly Pumpkin at 13512 Peninsula Dr. We have partnered with the Michigan Historic Preservation Network, who holds the conservation easement on both the Dougherty Historic Home Site as well as Bowers Harbor Inn. As you sip on wine & beer (the first two compliments of Bowers Harbor Inn and PDS/MHPN) and munch on an array of delicious hors d’oeuvres representing their various TC restaurants, you can be bidding on an exciting group of silent auction items or purchase a “Mystery” balloon for $20 whose content is guaranteed to be at least $25 and may be as high as $50. Hear about what’s going on with PDS and learn about the activities of the Michigan Historic Preservation Network. Tickets may be purchased at Mapleton Market beginning May 8 for $45 per person. They will also be available at the May 25 meeting mentioned above. So join your friends and neighbors in support of the Dougherty Historic Home Site at what is sure to be a fun evening in a lovely setting. Questions may be directed to Gretchen Soutear (223-8752, gsoutear@charter.net) or JoAnn Cole (223-8778, wjbayview@aol.com).
Come see the newly rehabilitated 3-hole privy and walk the new half mile trail on the acreage behind the House on Log Cabin Days, June 27 from 11:00AM until 4:00PM. The Ice House will also be open with its ice tool display and interesting local ice harvesting pictures and stories. At the same time enjoy the displays and activities at the Old Mission Lighthouse. Refreshments will be served at the Dougherty-Rushmore house.
Under the direction of our fearless construction leader, Marty Klein, volunteers will gather beginning in June on Tuesdays (10:00 AM until Noon) and Thursdays (12:30 PM until 2:30 PM). There will be projects for all levels of skills and willing teachers, if needed. Call or Email Marty to get specifics on when the group will begin and what they will be working on. 223-4044 or cedarnuts@msn.com
Stop by the Traverse City Library during the month of July and take a look at the display case near the video section on the first floor. Thanks to Nancy Warne, there will be information about the Dougherty Historic Home Site on display.
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