Benzie Area Historical Society & Museum – 6941 Traverse Avenue, Benzonia, MI 49616
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Benzie Area Historical Society & Museum – 6941 Traverse Avenue, Benzonia, MI 49616
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Benzie Area Historical Society & Museum
2026 Winter Newsletter
Archibald Jones Historical Research Center Dedication Ceremony - June 6, 2026
May 14, 2026 Benzonia Academy Lecture Series:
"Life on the Car Ferries"
Presented by Tim Foster 7 pM
*Please note Start Time Change*
BENZONIA ACADEMY LECTURE
– Video Replay –
The Frankfort Lakeside Literary Club: 1895 to 1992
Presented By:
Marianne Fleetwood and Pat Campbell
Our Mission
The mission of the Benzie Area Historical Society is to connect 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.
Land Acknowledgment Statement
The Benzie Area Historical Society recognizes the land which aligns with our mission and vision as ancestral lands of The Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe (Chippewa), Odawa (Ottawa), and Potawatomi (Bodewadmi) Anishinaabek communities. The land on which the Museum and Drake School reside occupies land ceded in the 1855 Treaty of Washington. We recognize and express gratitude to the Anishinaabek people for their stewardship of the land and cultural gifts to our local region and beyond.
About The Benzie Museum
The Benzie Area Historical Museum
Our museum features permanent exhibits showcasing virtually all aspects of life here in Benzie County since its inception in 1869 as well as two to four special exhibits annually. We currently have more than 37,000 artifacts in our collection.
Plan Your Visit
BAHS Events & News
May 14, 2026 Benzonia Academy Lecture Series: “Life on the Car Ferries” Presented by Tim Foster
Read More »
May 23, 2026 – Laying of the Lilacs Ceremony
Read More »
June 6, 2026 – Archibald Jones Historical Research Center Dedication Ceremony
Read More »
April 6, 2026: Words that Make Art: A National Poetry Month Workshop!
Read More »
April 9, 2026 Benzonia Academy Lecture Series: “The History of Church in Benzie County” Presented by Rev. Dinah Haag
Read More »
ARTiFACTORY 2026 Reception & Poetry Reading- April 12, 2026 2 pm
Read More »
Learn More
The Drake School
Benzie County History
History of Benzie County
Benzie County Oral Histories
Historic Photos & Images
Family History Archives
BAHS Newsletter Archives
We connect people to the past
BAHS Online Catalog - View Historic Images Online
BAHS Online Store - Books and More
Mapping the Grand Traverse Indian Country: The Contributions of Peter Dougherty By Helen Hornbeck Tanner
$
15.00
Add to cart
BAHM Canvas Tote Bag – GIFT ITEM
$
25.00
Add to cart
Remembering Crescent: Logging and Life on North Manitou Island, by Billy H. and Karen J. Rosa
$
20.00
Add to cart
Sailing Crystal Lake: a Short History – by Grant Brown, Jr.
$
15.00
Add to cart
Please Note
The Museum is currently open: Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and by appointment.
Please check out our Facebook page for more news & updates.
Skip to content
Home
Benzie Area Historical Society & Museum
2026 Winter Newsletter
Archibald Jones Historical Research Center Dedication Ceremony - June 6, 2026
May 14, 2026 Benzonia Academy Lecture Series:
"Life on the Car Ferries"
Presented by Tim Foster 7 pM
*Please note Start Time Change*
BENZONIA ACADEMY LECTURE
– Video Replay –
The Frankfort Lakeside Literary Club: 1895 to 1992
Presented By:
Marianne Fleetwood and Pat Campbell
Our Mission
The mission of the Benzie Area Historical Society is to connect 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.
Land Acknowledgment Statement
The Benzie Area Historical Society recognizes the land which aligns with our mission and vision as ancestral lands of The Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe (Chippewa), Odawa (Ottawa), and Potawatomi (Bodewadmi) Anishinaabek communities. The land on which the Museum and Drake School reside occupies land ceded in the 1855 Treaty of Washington. We recognize and express gratitude to the Anishinaabek people for their stewardship of the land and cultural gifts to our local region and beyond.
About The Benzie Museum
The Benzie Area Historical Museum
Our museum features permanent exhibits showcasing virtually all aspects of life here in Benzie County since its inception in 1869 as well as two to four special exhibits annually. We currently have more than 37,000 artifacts in our collection.
Plan Your Visit
BAHS Events & News
May 14, 2026 Benzonia Academy Lecture Series: “Life on the Car Ferries” Presented by Tim Foster
Read More »
May 23, 2026 – Laying of the Lilacs Ceremony
Read More »
June 6, 2026 – Archibald Jones Historical Research Center Dedication Ceremony
Read More »
April 6, 2026: Words that Make Art: A National Poetry Month Workshop!
Read More »
April 9, 2026 Benzonia Academy Lecture Series: “The History of Church in Benzie County” Presented by Rev. Dinah Haag
Read More »
ARTiFACTORY 2026 Reception & Poetry Reading- April 12, 2026 2 pm
Read More »
Learn More
The Drake School
Benzie County History
History of Benzie County
Benzie County Oral Histories
Historic Photos & Images
Family History Archives
BAHS Newsletter Archives
We connect people to the past
BAHS Online Catalog - View Historic Images Online
BAHS Online Store - Books and More
Mapping the Grand Traverse Indian Country: The Contributions of Peter Dougherty By Helen Hornbeck Tanner
$
15.00
Add to cart
BAHM Canvas Tote Bag – GIFT ITEM
$
25.00
Add to cart
Remembering Crescent: Logging and Life on North Manitou Island, by Billy H. and Karen J. Rosa
$
20.00
Add to cart
Sailing Crystal Lake: a Short History – by Grant Brown, Jr.
$
15.00
Add to cart
Please Note
The Museum is currently open: Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and by appointment.
Please check out our Facebook page for more news & updates.