“North Manitou Island: The History of Cottage Row” Presented by Stacie Longwell Sadowski

“North Manitou Island: The History of Cottage Row”

Presented by: Stacie Longwell Sadowski

Video Replay Link:  https://youtu.be/Mhupow_uzkA

North Manitou Island is a place of mystery, with many shuttered old homes and ruins, evidence of a once-thriving community. In this exploration of the Cottage Row community, learn about the people who were regular summer residents, and how their lives were shaped by the relationships built in this special place over time. Cottage Row is now a collection of historic structures in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, rarely open to the public. Learn about the establishment of this idyllic summer community, the families who lived there, and their long-lasting impact on the history of the region. Take a peek inside the cottages, and hear their stories.

SUGGESTED READINGS:  If you want to learn more about North Manitou Island history, Stacie recommends the following:

 Photo credit:  Leelanau Historical Society 

Stacie Longwell Sadowski is an avid North Manitou Backpacker and Historian, Outdoor Writer, and Volunteer with the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. She is also is employed at the Leelanau Conservancy as a Major Gifts Officer. Stacie and her husband Vince are co-owners of Two Weeks in a Hammock, an education and outreach initiative to inspire regular folks to get out into nature.