LEELANAU HISTORICAL MUSEUM

LELAND, MI

Trattoria Stella with Joan As usual, we ate what we considered my Official Birthday Supper (a week late) at Trattoria Stella at Grand Traverse Commons, what once was the Traverse City State Hospital. The food's locally sourced and the menu changes constantly. Eating there's an interesting experience in all sorts of ways, and the meal is usually excellent. The Minervini Group has been restoring and repurposing the state hospital's buildings for a couple decades, now. Since we visit the town regularly, we've been watching that project while exploring the former asylum's grounds. We used to eat at Stella actually on my birthday, but Traverse City Restaurant Week has made that unrealistic. Now we show up a few days later and avoid the crowds.
Trattoria Stella with Joan Credit: joeldinda

The Leelanau Historical Museum, located in the charming town of Leland, MI, is a fascinating attraction that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and culture of the Leelanau Peninsula. The museum is housed in a beautifully restored 1892 schoolhouse, which adds to the charm and character of the space.

The museum's exhibits showcase the history of the Leelanau Peninsula, with a particular focus on the Native American tribes that once called the area home, the early European settlers who arrived in the 1800s, and the many industries that have helped shape the region over the years. Visitors can explore displays that highlight the area's fishing industry, agriculture, and lumbering history, as well as exhibits that showcase the area's unique geology and natural beauty.

The museum also features a research library that is open to the public, as well as a gift shop that offers a variety of locally-made crafts and souvenirs. Throughout the year, the museum hosts a variety of events and programs, including lectures, workshops, and special exhibits. Overall, the Leelanau Historical Museum is a must-visit attraction for anyone interested in the history and culture of northern Michigan.

LEELANAU HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LELAND MI. US MID #8402600298

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 89,816 from tax period 201306 (YYYYMM).

Trattoria Stella with Joan As usual, we ate what we considered my Official Birthday Supper (a week late) at Trattoria Stella at Grand Traverse Commons, what once was the Traverse City State Hospital. The food's locally sourced and the menu changes constantly. Eating there's an interesting experience in all sorts of ways, and the meal is usually excellent. The Minervini Group has been restoring and repurposing the state hospital's buildings for a couple decades, now. Since we visit the town regularly, we've been watching that project while exploring the former asylum's grounds. We used to eat at Stella actually on my birthday, but Traverse City Restaurant Week has made that unrealistic. Now we show up a few days later and avoid the crowds.
Robert P. Griffin Hall of Justice Since I had my camera in hand, I pointed it at another courthouse that was visible from the same window of our room at Park Place. This building's windows are opaque during daylight hours. After dark, not so much. The wing on the left was originally a Congregational church; that on the right was Presbyterian. The combined architecture makes for a really interesting structure.
Porch and Fence Another photo from our wander around Elk Rapids last week. 'Twas the fence that first caught my attention, but that porch makes this image work.
WTCM Of course we wandered around downtown Traverse City a bit last week.
Chandelier In the lobby at Park Place Hotel, Traverse City.
Lights on State Street A view from our window at Park Place Hotel in Traverse City.
Mission Point Lighthouse in Traverse City, Michigan
The Park Place Lobby <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/jowo/albums/72177720313747162/">65/366</a>
Autumn A sculpture by Merab Berdzenishvili at the Traverse City Courthouse. <a href="#//tcpublicart.org/autumn%e2%80%9d" rel="noreferrer nofollow">This sculpture was acquired as part of an exchange with TC’s sister city, Tblisi in Europe’s Georgia</a>.
Joan Inside Building 50 At Grand Traverse Commons in Traverse City; September of 2012.
Lobster Boil, Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Leelanau State Park, Northport, Michigan In August 2020, we attended a socially-distanced lobster boil dinner that was the annual fund raiser for the light house preservation group. Here volunteers are preparing the freshly boiled lobsters for the diners.
Lobster Boil, Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Leelanau State Park, Northport, Michigan In August 2020, we attended a socially-distanced lobster boil dinner that was the annual fund raiser for the light house preservation group. Here is the tent where the meal was served.

Contact LEELANAU HISTORICAL MUSEUM

LEELANAU HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 246
LELAND
MI
49654-0246

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MID # 8402600298
Name LEELANAU HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name LEELANAU HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237063440
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 130,162
REVENUE 89,816
LAT/LONG 45.021365, -85.756516
CODES FIPS State Code: 26
FIPS County Code: 089
US Census Tract: 970300
US Census Block: 1101