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2021 Omena Mayor Race Kicks Off!

July 2, 2021

The Omena Historical Society invites you to participate in the political event of the season, the 2021 election for Mayor of Omena!

South Lake Leelanau Meteorite of January 28, 1879

January 28, 2021

In the Grand Traverse Journal, Richard Fidler related a forgotten tale of a meteorite that hit Leelanau County a hundred thirty-none years ago today.

J.J. Kilwy's store in Good Harbor taken in 1909

Explore Leelanau Ghost Towns with the Leelanau Historical Museum

November 6, 2020

A big shoutout this morning to the Leelanau Ticker for highlighting the Leelanau Historical Society's Ghost Towns of Leelanau County series this morning.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore turns 50!

October 21, 2020

The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore was officially authorized on October 21, 1970 making today the 50th birthday of Michigan's most visited national park.

Remembering King Strang of Beaver Island

July 9, 2020

Back in 1850, James Jesse Strang was crowned king of Beaver Island. Learn about him & a new book on King Strang!

Summer Sunset in Fishtown

April 6, 2020

The folks @PureMichigan on Twitter thought that this photo of a summer sunset in Leland's Fishtown by Gary Ennis was a perfect fit for their #SunsetSunday hashtag! We can't help but agree!!

Wildfire in the Sky: Remembering the March 13, 1989 Aurora Display

March 13, 2019

A massive wave of solar energy struck our atmosphere on the evening of March 13, 1989, creating one of the most impressive northern lights displays of the modern era.