Harvesting History
Sunday, August 29.
Replaces Log Cabin Day Covid Memorial Tree Dedication on the Grounds of the Peninsula Community Library
If you are a resident who has lost a friend or loved one during the COVID pandemic, you may be interested in the Memorial Tree that the Old Mission Peninsula Historical Society will be planting on the grounds of the Peninsula Community Library. There will be a special Memorial Tree planting on Saturday, August 28, at 10AM on the front lawn of the PCL to dedicate the tree to those who have lost their lives to the pandemic. For anyone wishing to submit the name of a friend or family member lost to the pandemic, or perhaps a brief anonymous message, we will place that information on a small, biodegradable card and it will be buried with the tree – symbolically becoming part of the life of the tree. A stone with a simple memorial plaque identifying the tree will be placed at its base. If you would like to submit a name or a message, complete the form below. All information submitted will remain confidential, and any contributions to the OMPHS are voluntary. Open this link for the form March 4 "The Pandemics: 1918 and Now" Peg Siciliano presenter
Link to Pegs wonderful comparison of the two pandemics
The speaker, Peg Siciliano, holds a Master's Degree in American History with a Specialty in Archives from the College of William and Mary. Locally she has worked at the Con Foster Museum, and as the Archivist of the Traverse Area Historical Society. She is currently on the TAHS Board and writes historical articles for the Record Eagle, and works as an English Language Assistant in the Traverse City Area Public Schools.
1956 video Predicting the future
"How our History Found Us: The Historical Journey of the Old Mission Inn" Please visit and ask for a tour. THE MEMORIAL TREE PROJECT CONTINUES The northern end of Old Mission Peninsula on Center Road was once lined with magnificent old maple trees some over 100 years until age, salt and disease took them down. The Memorial Tree Project started in September 1999 under the direction of Rebecca and Leo Nothstine. It has continued since with over 650 trees planted and nourished. Many are memorial trees dedicated to specific individuals If you noticed new trees on Center Road, They are the result of hard work May 4th by some civic-minded volunteers. Masks and social distancing noted! Photos contributed by Brian Brooks 
Trees Old and New
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OMPHS
P.O. Box 115 Old Mission, Michigan 49673 PROGRAMS: Please click this link to view past and future programs All meetings and programs will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom until further notice. New in the News: https://hsmichigan.org/programs/history-hounds-lecture-series "Women Lighthouse Keepers" Tracking the Sleeping Bearhttps://picaresquescholar.wordpress.com/tracking-the-sleeping-bear-2/ Tracking the Sleeping Bear is a lengthy essay that includes: 1) documented versions of the so-called “Legend of Sleeping Bear” from the 1890s until its heavy commercial popularization; 2) alternative legends relating to Sleeping Bear Dune and the Manitou Islands; 3) authentic Anishinaabe landscape origin stories from the vicinity of the upper Great Lakes; 4) historical accounts touching upon Sleeping Bear and the Manitous; 5) discussion of where the tracks lead. This is a difficult topic, because the popularity of the “Legend of Sleeping Bear” stems from its close resemblance to romantic “fakelore” (see also my essay on Fakelore and the Ethics of Children’s Literature) but the earliest documented versions, although not until the late nineteenth century, did come from within the Little Traverse Odawa community. (Updated 5/30/20) FORMS Membership Application 2021 Julianne Meyer Fund Memorial Tree Fund Please use this new form Recommended Reading Do you recognize this structure? What do you know about its' history? Please share you know on our Facebook page under "Photos":
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Cancelled- Log Cabin Day, Sunday, June 28, 2020 See you 2021 |
Mission Point Lighthouse Dougherty House Mission Church Replica Hessler Log Cabin
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Located across from the Dougherty house on Center Road and currently under restoration.
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omphistoricalsociety.org
Only open one day each year for the celebration of Log Open one day a year to celebrate Log Cabin Day with demonstrations and arts and crafts. omphistoricalsociety.org.
Proceeds from Light House support the Historical Society.
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