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Programs & Events Educational programs share Annual Member/Friend Potluck Dates: Saturday, July 19th 6:00 pm Please RSVP by email or phone Join us in the barn at the Charles and Hattie Olsen Farm for our annual potluck. Please bring a dish to pass and your friends! We will also be having a work project that day at the Ole Oleson farm if you care to join us for that as well. (Check it out on our projects page) The day will culminate in a delicious potluck - just like the old barn raising days! Port Oneida Path to the Page: A Day of Hiking & Writing Dates: Friday, July 25th 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Olsen Farm This workshop offers an interpretive experience of Port Oneida, through a unique combination of writing and hiking. Exploring the scenic paths and farms, Anne-Marie Oomen, Director of Creative Writing at Interlochen Arts Academy, provides the inspiration and writing tools for creating your own imaginative pieces based upon facts about select historic sites. The morning begins with warm scones introductions at the Olsen Farm [links to map and directions] before heading off on the approx. 3-mile hike. Participants and instructors share snippets of their writing as the day progresses. Cost is: $65 and includes a box lunch from Thyme Out. Register Now! (adobe pdf) Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Dates: Wednesday, August 13th 6:00 pm at Cherry Republic in Glen Arbor Join us for a great meet-and-greet, and dinner at Cherry Republic to benefit Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear. Menu includes their famous Cherry Pasta Sauce for the spaghetti, salad, bread, drinks and cherry pie for dessert. Get your tickets at the Olsen House or Cherry Republic. $10 adults, $6 children 13 and under. Port Oneida Fair Dates: Friday and Saturday, August 8-9 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear is one of several co-sponsors of this old-fashioned Port Oneida Fair. The Park is host to two full days at seven historic sites in Port Oneida that sets the scene for over 100 demonstrations in life-skills, crafts and traditions of the late 1800s – early 1900s. From oxen mowing to buttermaking and spinning, this event is an enjoyable and relaxing, yet educational time for the whole family. Beautiful commemorative prints are available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the Fair. Call us if you are intersted in volunteering or demonstrating a skill/craft. Get full Fair schedule here Presentations Our staff, board, and volunteers are available to give presentations about Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear and its work to businesses, service organizations, and individuals at your location or at the historic Charles and Hattie Olsen House. We would be happy to speak with you about scheduling a presentation. "We loved eating apples, using the outhouse and sitting on the front porches throughout the district..." Go Back :: Home Page |