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Parents and guardians are invited to join a special Learn and Play program at Michigan's Heritage Park on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. This is a free program for infants and toddlers ages 0-4. Every two months we will feature a new theme and book for participants to take home for free! […]
Shanty boys had a hard and dangerous job working for the logging industry. Part of the job involved moving the logs along snowy or iced roads and down rivers. For this reason, logging was done largely during the winter and early spring when logs could be moved easily. When the Big Wheel was invented around […]
Learn how people from the past acquired their food, cooked it, and even what they used to eat it with. The day includes cooking demonstrations, hands-on activities, speakers and a chance to taste test. Tasting tickets will be sold for $1 each and samples will range from one to three tickets.
We have all been dressing ourselves for a long time and those clothes need to be constructed and cared for. How did Native Americans make and decorate their clothes? What did those in remote places in early Michigan do to get clothing? How did people take care of their clothing in the past. Join us […]
Candles were a very important item during the 1830s and were often made by hand. At Michigan's Heritage Park we make our own candles to use. On August 11th all visitors have the opportunity to join our interpreters in making hand dipped candles at our 1830s Settler's Cabin. Visitors can make a candle for free […]
Join the Michigan’s Heritage Park staff as LuAnn McConnell shares the art of spinning. This class is open to the public and any level of spinner is welcome. We will try three different spinning techniques; drop spindle, walking wheel and traditional treadle wheel and work with a variety of fibers. LuAnn will also show us […]
Enjoy a Quilt Display in the Visitor Center and see hand quilting and treadle machine quilting demonstrations at the Settlers Cabin and Farmhouse. Plus, at 2 pm each day, cast members from the musical "Quilters" will present a sneak peek of their upcoming production at the Howmet Playhouse. The play will be presented August 4 […]
Bring your best friend to the park and learn about the role of pets and animals through history. All dogs must be on a leash and owners must clean up after them. There will be water for the dogs along the half mile trail.
Bring your best friend to the park and learn about the role of pets and animals through history. All dogs must be on a leash and owners must clean up after them. There will be water for the dogs along the half mile trail. Dogs are also welcome on Sunday, July 24 from 1:00 to […]
Native Americans and early Michigan settlers made their own dolls from materials they had on hand such as corn husks or cloth. Park visitors can make a corn husk doll for free, and pay a $5 fee to take it home with them.
