June 6, 2026 – Archibald Jones Historical Research Center Dedication Ceremony

Dedication Ceremony Announcement

The Benzie Area Historical Museum will be hosting a Dedication Ceremony for the new Archibald Jones Historical Research Center on Saturday, June 6^th, from 2 pm to 4 pm.

The event will take place under a large tent on our west lawn, and will feature brief presentations, music, and other festivities.  Guests of honor will include Dr. Stacy Leroy Daniels and his wife, Carol Yvonne Daniels, primary sponsors for the new Research Center.  A keynote address will be delivered by Lisa Craig Brisson, Executive Director of the Michigan Museums Association.  Following the ceremony, there will be guided tours of the new facility, providing an opportunity to see our new Archibald Jones Exhibit, Research Library, and Archives Room.

Guided Tours and Exhibits

Following the dedication ceremony, guided tours will be available for attendees.  These tours will highlight the newly unveiled “Archibald Jones & The Lowering of Crystal Lake” exhibit, offering insight into the local history and the impact of Archibald Jones’s work.  In addition, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the new Research Library and Archives Room, where they can discover valuable resources and historical documents.

Please come and help us celebrate this major museum milestone!