Welcome
The Old Mission Peninsula Historical Society of Old Mission, Michigan (OMPHS) was founded in 1992 by a core group of citizens concerned about saving the Hessler Log Cabin which is now located on the grounds of the Mission Point Lighthouse. The society's work continues with monthly historical presentations, a memorial tree program, an American chestnut tree program, and volunteer support of the Peninsula Township's historic sites.
We invite you to explore our website and join us. We meet at 6:00 pm on the first Thursday, September through May, meeting is (6:00-7:00 pm) at the Peninsula Community Library. Each meeting features a program on topics of local history.
Program Meeting/Tour
The Old Mission Peninsula Historical Society will meet at 6 p.m., Thursday, October 3rd 2024, at the Old Mission Inn -- 18599 Mission Rd, Traverse City.
The tour will be conducted by Inn owner, Angie Jensen, whose family has owned and managed the Inn since 1998. The inn was constructed in 1869 and operated under the name Hedden Hall. Through the years, the building continued serving as an inn under several different names and was even at times even a post office and telephone company. It officially became the Old Mission Inn when the Nevingers purchased it in 1945. Come tour the Inn with us, as Angie recounts its amazing history.
