"The History of Trapp & Sons Celery Farm" Presented by Ned W. Edwards Video Replay Link (Click Here): https://youtu.be/1-58SDO0DM8 Many do not realize that the Trapp and Sons Celery Farm in…
Althea Kraker Petritz shares her family history and stories about her early life growing up on a cherry farm in Benzie County, Michigan. View on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFGOB0gj4AU
BENZONIA ACADEMY LECTURE SERIES Growing up on a Farm in Benzie County in the 1940’s, ‘50’s, and ‘60’s View this Zoom replay on YouTube by clicking on the following web…
The Benzie Area Historical Society has started an oral history video project focused on historical local events and reminiscences. Click on the YouTube icon to see our first one, featuring…
Florence Wallaker Bixby Oral History - Growing up in Frankfort - Recorded February 2nd, 2020 Florence Wallaker Bixby is a life-long Frankfort resident. She attended Frankfort High School and Benzie County…
We’re currently collaborating with the Benzonia Public Library and Benzie Central Schools on Remembering Benzie: An Oral History Project. The Library received an Institute of Museum and Library Services grant…
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By collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of the Benzie area, we link past with present and inspire future generations.