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Benzonia Academy Lecture Series: "Life on the Car Ferries" Presented by Tim Foster

Benzonia Academy Lecture Series: "Life on the Car Ferries" Presented by Tim Foster

“Life on the Car Ferries.”
Presented by: Tim Foster
Mills Community House & ZOOM

Ever wonder what it was like to work on the car ferries? Or how about living on one? Join us on May 14th for our upcoming Benzonia Academy Lecture as Tim Foster takes an in-depth look at what it was like to live and work on the boats.

*Please note the start time change to 7 pm, starting with our May Benzonia Academy Lecture through our September Benzonia Academy Lecture.*

Presenter: Tim Foster

A native of Evanston, IL., Tim now resides in Frankfort. He has a lifelong interest in the Great Lakes. He is on the board of the SS City of Milwaukee National Historic Landmark in Manistee and the Benzie Area Historical Museum. He enjoys building scale models and spending time outdoors.

This presentation is part of the Benzie Area Historical Society’s Benzonia Academy Lecture Series, held on the second Thursday of each month. Admission is by donation, with a recommended $5 donation.

To learn more about the May 14th lecture, visit the Benzie Area Historical Society’s website, benziemuseum.org, Instagram, or Facebook page; call the Museum at (231) 882-5539; or email info@benziemuseum.org.

Mills Community House
Donations are encouraged and greatly appreciated
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM on Thu, 14 May 2026

Event Supported By

Benzie Area Historical Society
231.882.5539 and 231.342.4177
Mills Community House
891 Michigan Ave
Benzonia, Michigan 49616
millscommhouse@gmail.com