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Celebrate Rev. Peter and Maria Dougherty's 185th Anniversary

Celebrate Rev. Peter and Maria Dougherty's 185th Anniversary

Find love in the 1839 Old Mission Style. Rev. Peter Dougherty sought a devoted spirit of amiable disposition willing to go anywhere woman between the ages of 20 to 29 to be his wife. Rev. Peter Dougherty married Maria Higgins in 1840 before bringing her to Grand Traverse Bay. Come help us celebrate their 185th anniversary.

Explore the 1842 buildings, garden and view pure American chestnut trees. Enjoy the Dougherty selfie board kids' craft table and anniversary cake. Come celebrate their love story at 18459 Mission Road on August 9th from 11 am to 4 pm. Admission is free.

Peter Dougherty Mission House
Free
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM on Sat, 9 Aug 2025

Event Supported By

Peter Dougherty Society
231-223-7042
doughertyoldmission@yahoo.com
Peter Dougherty Mission House
18459 Mission Rd
Traverse City, Michigan 49686
231-223-7042
doughertyoldmission@yahoo.com