NORWOOD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

CHARLEVOIX, MI

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.
Lobster Boil, Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Leelanau State Park, Northport, Michigan Credit: Joetography LLC

The Norwood Area Historical Society is a non-profit organization based in Charlevoix, Michigan. Founded in 1993, the society is dedicated to preserving the history of the Norwood area, which includes the surrounding townships of Banks, Evangeline, Norwood, and South Arm.

The society operates a museum located in the historic Norwood Schoolhouse, which was built in 1896. The museum features exhibits on local history, including displays on the area's agriculture, logging, and maritime industries. The museum also houses a collection of historical artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the Norwood area.

In addition to the museum, the Norwood Area Historical Society hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including an annual ice cream social, holiday bazaars, and historical reenactments. The society also offers educational programs and tours for schools and community groups.

Membership in the Norwood Area Historical Society is open to anyone interested in preserving the history of the Norwood area. The society relies on donations and volunteers to support its operations and maintain its museum and archives.

NORWOOD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CHARLEVOIX MI. US MID #8402600927

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).

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.
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 plates of food to serve to diners.
Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Northport, Michigan The main building with the lighthouse tower at the Grand Traverse Lighthouse in Leelanau State Park. An old fishing boat has been repurposed as a flower bed as you approach the lighthouse. August 2020
Grand Traverse Lighthouse, 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 the volunteers are preparing to boil a basket of lobsters.
Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Northport, Michigan Entry sign explaining facts about the lighthouse.
Windows on the Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Northport, Michigan Windows on the main building with the lighthouse tower at the Grand Traverse Lighthouse in Leelanau State Park, Northport, Michigan.
Historic markers, Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Northport, Michigan Historic plaques on the side of the main building with the lighthouse tower at the Grand Traverse Lighthouse in Leelanau State Park, Northport, Michigan.
Grand Traverse Lighthouse scenery, Northport, Michigan Part of the view around the Grand Traverse Lighthouse in Leelanau State Park, Northport, Michigan.
Grand Traverse Lighthouse scenery, Northport, Michigan Part of the view around the Grand Traverse Lighthouse in Leelanau State Park, Northport, Michigan.
Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Northport, Michigan An outbuilding at the Grand Traverse Lighthouse in Leelanau State Park, Northport, Michigan.
Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Northport, Michigan Historic plaque on the side of the main building with the lighthouse tower at the Grand Traverse Lighthouse in Leelanau State Park, Northport, Michigan.
Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Northport, Michigan The main building with the lighthouse tower at the Grand Traverse Lighthouse in Leelanau State Park, Northport, Michigan.

Contact NORWOOD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

NORWOOD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 595
CHARLEVOIX
MI
49720

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MID # 8402600927
Name NORWOOD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 383553050
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 45.302148, -85.252537
CODES FIPS State Code: 26
FIPS County Code: 029
US Census Tract: 001500
US Census Block: 1026