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.

Cal Jamieson
George McManus
Steve Sobkowski

Program Meeting

The Old Mission Peninsula Historical Society will meet Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the Peninsula Community Library, at 6 p.m.  Kennard Weaver will present the program: Video Reminiscences of Native Sons of the Old Mission Peninsula.  The recordings are of the late State Senator George McManus, Steve Sobkowski, and Cal Jamieson, and were made by Weaver approximately 14 years ago.  McManus’s reminiscences were featured in his book “The Boy from Archie.” Both Jamieson and Sobkowski were valued and longtime members of the historical society.

Peninsula Community Library is located at 2893 Island View Road, at the intersection of Island View and Center Rd.  A brief business meeting and refreshments will follow the presentation.  Admission is free and open to the public.

Kennard Weaver