Aug 22 Saturday
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 Saturdays11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Admission: $5 adults(12 and under free)
Aug 25 Tuesday
Every Tuesday in July and August, the Ramsdell hosts a talk about history, culture, health, issues, or the arts presented by outstanding leaders in their field. Free and open to the public. Refreshments provided.
Aug 29 Saturday
Sep 01 Tuesday
Sep 05 Saturday
Sep 12 Saturday
Cost: FREEAudience: 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!
Sep 19 Saturday
Sep 26 Saturday
Oct 03 Saturday