
Benzie Area Historical Society & Museum
BENZONIA ACADEMY LECTURE SERIES
“Revisiting the Sinking of the Ann Arbor No. 4
100 years Ago”
Presenter:
Tim Foster
Thursday, February 9, 4:00
The Mills Community House
Program to include a special premiere of a video simulation we created of the event.
Our Mission
The mission of the Benzie Area Historical Society is to connect people to the past through the vibrant story of our region. By collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of the Benzie area, we link past with present and inspire future generations.
The Benzie Area Historical Museum
Our museum features permanent exhibits showcasing virtually all aspects of life here in Benzie County since its inception in 1869 as well as two to four special exhibits annually. We currently have more than 37,000 artifacts in our collection.


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We connect people to the past
Northern Michigan History Bookstore
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“Traces of the Ann Arbor Railroad” By D. C. Jesse Burkhardt
$23.99 Add to cart -
“The Forgotten Iron King of the Great Lakes: Eber Brock Ward by Michael W. Nagle
Rated 5.00 out of 5$28.50 Add to cart -
From Pie Stand to Icon: The 100-Year History of The Cherry Hut by Claudia C. Breland
$21.00 Add to cart -
Guardians of the Manitou Passage: A Chronicle of Service to Lake Michigan Mariners 1840-1915 by Jonathan P. Hawley
Rated 5.00 out of 5$24.00 Add to cart
Please Note
The Museum is open for the Winter: 11am-4:00pm Wednesday and Friday