Community Calendar

The meeting will be held in the Children's Museum in the Grand Traverse Mall. This month we will look at the Nickel Plate and Southern Pacific Railroads.

Anyone interested in railroad history is invited to attend.

Step back in time at the 1842 Dougherty Mission House built by Chief Agosa, the Odawa and Ojibwe people and Rev. Peter Dougherty. Explore life from 1842 to 1917 through the house, outbuildings and demonstration garden.

See unusual pure American chestnut trees. Docent led tours Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11am to 4pm. Discover the Mission House that gave Old Mission Peninsula its name.

Tours:
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission: $5 adults
(12 and under free)

We don’t always know the impact our lives will have, either during our lifetimes or after. Often, we can be blind to how we touch our environment, other people's lives, or institutions in ways we cannot imagine. This presentation is about the gift of one woman who has impacted lives and one institution in numerous ways over a lifetime.

Her legacy of “a selfish pursuit” became one of the most prized artifacts at the Marilla Historical Society, still in use today, nearly 100 years after it was created.

Presenter: Douglas A. Glick

Douglas A. Glick, LMSW, is the current president of the Marilla Historical Society in Manistee County. The Marilla Museum & Pioneer Place are stellar examples of how a very small community of people can create a powerful and lasting legacy. His family has lived in Marilla Township since 1903, and he is thrilled to live in his grandparents’ farmhouse, which he lovingly restored as a legacy project. Vocationally, Douglas is a consultant and psychotherapist in private practice.

To learn more about the June 11th lecture or get the ZOOM link, please click here or visit Instagram, or Facebook page; call the Museum at (231) 882-5539; or email info@benziemuseum.org.

Step back in time at the 1842 Dougherty Mission House built by Chief Agosa, the Odawa and Ojibwe people and Rev. Peter Dougherty. Explore life from 1842 to 1917 through the house, outbuildings and demonstration garden.

See unusual pure American chestnut trees. Docent led tours Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11am to 4pm. Discover the Mission House that gave Old Mission Peninsula its name.

Tours:
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission: $5 adults
(12 and under free)

Cost: FREE
Audience: All ages, abilities, and interests

🎨🦉🔬 Discover, Explore, Create

Join us every second Saturday for a FREE afternoon of hands-on discovery! Families are invited to enjoy interactive experiences in science, history, and art while exploring the museum’s indoor and outdoor exhibits—including live animals and nature displays.

What to Expect:

🧪 Engaging science, history & art activities
🐍 Animal encounters & museum exploration
🌳 Outdoor exhibits to spark curiosity
🧩 Opportunities for problem-solving & creative thinking
🧠 A space to build critical thinking skills and lifelong learning

Please note: Free Second Saturdays are designed for quality family time. We kindly ask that no large groups attend.

Please Pre-register by "purchasing" a free ticket. This helps us prepare for number of people attending, THANK YOU!

Friday June 19th, 9am-5pm
Saturday June 20th, 9am-3pm
Admission $10
Lunch available to purchase on site

150 Modern & Traditional quilts
Quilts are professionally judged in multiple categories
Viewer's Choice quilt - vote for your favorite!
Vendors
Member's Boutique
Special Exhibits by our community service groups
Traditional quilt turning presentations

Special quilt raffle - tickets $5.00

Enjoy a free day at the museum and a first look at our summer exhibitions which open to the public on this day.

Friday June 19th, 9am-5pm
Saturday June 20th, 9am-3pm
Admission $10
Lunch available to purchase on site

150 Modern & Traditional quilts
Quilts are professionally judged in multiple categories
Viewer's Choice quilt - vote for your favorite!
Vendors
Member's Boutique
Special Exhibits by our community service groups
Traditional quilt turning presentations

Special quilt raffle - tickets $5.00

Step back in time at the 1842 Dougherty Mission House built by Chief Agosa, the Odawa and Ojibwe people and Rev. Peter Dougherty. Explore life from 1842 to 1917 through the house, outbuildings and demonstration garden.

See unusual pure American chestnut trees. Docent led tours Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11am to 4pm. Discover the Mission House that gave Old Mission Peninsula its name.

Tours:
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission: $5 adults
(12 and under free)

Programs focused on Genealogical issues. This month they will talk about:

How to Prep For a Trip to the Genealogy Center with Logan Knight, Senior Librarian, Genealogy Center Allen County Public Library

For more information about the Grand Traverse Genealogical Society, please visit their website at gtags.org