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HISTORICAL MUSEUMS of NORTHWWEST MICHIGAN
CHARLEVOIX COUNTY
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Norwood Area Historical Society houses a collection of memorabilia in the historic Township Hall in Norwood Village, west of US-31. For information phone:  (231) 547­9096.
NAHS, P.O. Box 595 Charlevoix, MI49720

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      East Jordan Portside Arts & Historical Museum 1787 N. M-66, East Jordan, (on south arm of Lake Charlevoix, swimming & picnics). Features artifacts from area's colorful by-gone days and collections in the Cygred Riley Art Gallery. Annual Art Fair 1st weeknd in Aug. Summer hours vary, June thru October. Call Chamber of Commerce for information (231) 536-7351.
Mail: POB 1355, East Jordan 49727.
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Beaver Island (reached by ferry or plane from Charlevoix)
Old Mormon Print Shoo Museum in St. James built by King Strang in 1850. The Marine Museum is an authentic net shed from 1906, and Doctor Protar's Home portrays his life.
Museum Week: July 14-19 presents lectures, shows and concerts. Facilities open daily in summer, 11 to 5, Sun. 11 to 2. Admission for all sites: $3 adults, $1 for children.
Call (231) 448-2254. email: wcashman@beaverisland.net
website: www.beaverisland.net/history

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      Charlevoix Historical Society operates the Harsha House Museum at 103 State Street, Charlevoix - one block w. of Bridge St. The historic home is filled with artifacts, Bob Miles collection of 10,000 photos, art, and a research library of local families. Open Mon. ­ Sat.,1 to 4, June to Labor Day; Tues - Sat, rest of year. Call for hours or make an ap'pointment (231) 547-0373.
POB 525 Charlevoix, MI 49720
website: www.chxhistory.com
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Boyne City Historical Museum features displays of railroads, lumbering, clothing, many photos, and farm tools. Museum is adjacent to south side of City Hall at 319 N. Lake Street. Open weekdays, 8-5.Phone:  (231) 582­0335.
Write: 319 N. Lake St. Boyne City, 49712.
website: http://gov.boynecity.com/government.phtml?catid=34

    

 

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Map of the  Northwest Lower Michigan Historical Network
(click here or on thumbnail image for a larger view of the map)