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    Benzie Area Historical Society
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    • 6941 Traverse Avenue
      Benzonia, Michigan 49616
    • (231) 882-5539

    The Museum is currently open:

    Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 

    11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Admission by Donation

    Archives Research is available by appointment

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    The Benzie Area Historical Society offers books, maps, images and other items relating to the history of Benzie County and Northwest Lower Michigan. Most of these items can be purchased at our museum, or via credit card using our Online Store below.  Feel free to contact the Museum with any questions or for additional assistance with an order.  Thank you!

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    Featured Products

    • BAHM Canvas Tote Bag – GIFT ITEM

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    • Remembering Crescent: Logging and Life on North Manitou Island, by Billy H. and Karen J. Rosa

      $20.00
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    • Sailing Crystal Lake: a Short History – by Grant Brown, Jr.

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    • Thompsonville in Time: A Northwest Michigan Story – 1890-2021 – by Charles T. Kraus

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  • About

    A History of Preservation & Community Support

    The Benzie Area Historical Society

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News & Events

The Benzie Area Historical Society Blog

Here you’ll find all the latest information and updates from the Benzie Area Historical Society.  This includes news, volunteer opportunities, online resources and more. 

Thank You to Our 2025 Business Sponsors!

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November 13, 2025 Benzonia Academy Lecture Series: “100 Years of Serving the Community: Benzonia Public Library & Mills Community House” Presented by Jane Purkis & Jimmy McLaren

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“Remembering Crescent: Logging & Life on North Manitou”, Presented by Billy Rosa – Video Replay

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“The Collin’s Drug Store: A Frankfort Institution” Presented by Rob Jones, MD – Video Replay

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“How a Benzie Boy Became a Global Citizen” Presented by Ron Atkinson – Video Replay

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“Golden Age of Crystal Lake Resorts”, Presented by Larry White – Video Replay

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“95 years of Luedtke Engineering Company – 1930 to 2025”, Presented by Alan Luedtke – Video Replay

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Thank You Rotary Charities of Traverse City!

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The Benzie Area Historical Society connects 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.

Benzie Museum
  • 6941 Traverse Avenue
    Benzonia, MI 49616
  • (231) 882.5539
  • info@benziemuseum.org
  • Museum Hours:
  • Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday:
    11:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • And by appointment

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