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Where does Lacrosse come from? What did the men do during the winter months during the Civil to pass the time? What did the children in the early 1900s do without a TV??? Join us at Michigan's Heritage Park in Whitehall this Saturday or Sunday to play games, make toys, and learn all about the […]
2011 Gettysburg Trip Interested in the October 28-31 Guided Trip to Gettysburg? Join MCC History Instructors Kurt Troutman and George Maniates in the Museum's Auditorium for an overview of the trip and a Q&A session. Reserve your seat for this free informational session by calling 231-722-0278. For additional details about the trip, lecture series or […]
For $1 participants can make their own fish print from one the museum’s various rubber fish options including bluegill, pike and trout. This is a type of nature print that was first done with real fish in Japan and was called Gyotaku. This program is open to any age participant, though young children will need […]
All sites of the Lakeshore Museum Center are closed on Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
Little learners (children ages 0-4) along with their parent or caregiver can explore textures found in nature at stations in the Museum. Plus, they can participate in a scavenger hunt in Hackley Park, the Monet Garden, and nearby outdoor areas. The short interactive program starts at 10am followed by free time to explore the museum's […]
Learn how Michigan's early settlers dipped candles. Visitors will have an opportunity to work with our interpreters at the Settlers Cabin to make hand dipped candles. There is no charge to make a candle, but there is a $5 fee to take it home with you.
Superman, Batman, and Captain America became comic book heroes during the Great Depression. Children are invited to learn about superheros and make their own superhero cape at the Scolnik House of the Depression Era.
Join us at Fetch Brewery in Whitehall for an opportunity to met some of our curators and ask them questions about history, Museum work, Michigan's Heritage Park, and historic home restoration/woodworking. The brewery is located at 100 W. Colby Street.
A traditional Pow Wow will be held at Michigan's Heritage Park in Whitehall on July 16 and 17. Demonstrations by traditional dancers, fancy shawl dancers, jingle dress dancers and grass dancers. Native drummers and singers will perform throughout the weekend. Trade booths will offer such items for sale as jewelry, handmade crafts, and bead work. […]
A traditional Pow Wow at Michigan's Heritage Park continues today in Whitehall. There will be demonstrations by traditional dancers, fancy shawl dancers, jingle dress dancers and grass dancers. Native drummers and singers will perform throughout the day. Trade booths will offer such items for sale as jewelry, handmade crafts, and bead work. Traditional Native food […]
