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Workshops
Please check back for workshops.
Lectures
Antique Society Meetings
Mondays, 7:15 p.m.
Carriage House Hall
Join the Midland Antique Society during their monthly meetings held in the Carriage House Hall at Heritage Park. The Antique Society meetings are always open to the public and are free of charge. Meeting time: 7:30pm.
May 19 – Ice Cream Social / Show & Tell
For more information on the Midland Antique Society, contact Melinda McKernan at 989-686-2646, Renee Klein at 989-687-7142 or Linda Fisher at 989-687-9131.
Admission: Free
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Heritage Series Programs
These programs are offered four times a year on such topics as Michigan history, Victorian gardening, antiques, and collectibles such as model trains, marbles, photography and dolls. The Heritage Program Series is held in the Multipurpose Room at the Midland County Historical Museum. Presentations are historical, musical, educational, participative programs.
See the past come to life with "The Past in Person."
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SINGING OUR HISTORY with Dennis Pilaske
Tuesday, May 20 - 7:30 pm
Whitman Room
Dennis Pilaske, CNC's Director of Interpretation, will bring the history of this area alive through the use of traditional and original songs that embody the spirit of the past. This program will give people of all ages a chance to sing along, get up and move, or just sit back and listen to songs dedicated to the fur trade, lumbering, pioneer life and farming.
As "The Past in Person,"' Dennis Pilaske will sing traditional songs that would have been heard here in the past; others are originals that Dennis wrote to share stories about Midland. The songs are dedicated to the fur trade, lumbering, pioneer life and farming, as well as to the people from the past whose stories are told in the music.
Admission: $5 - free for MCHS members
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JOURNEY TO PARADISE with Michael Deren
Tuesday, August 19th - 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Whitman Room
Join Erie Canal Boat Captain Bill Thomas (Michael Deren as The Past in Person…) as he takes you on a fun-filled musical and participative journey from New York to the Michigan wilderness in 1840 via the Erie Canal. Board the canal boat in Albany, New York and travel to Michigan to start a new life. Land for $1.25 an acre! Fertile soil! No snow! No flies, no rats, no mosquitoes! Paradise!! Sing songs on the way! Duck for low bridges! Travel through locks! This is a program appropriate for all ages that educates while entertaining the audience.
As "The Past in Person," Michael Deren is an accomplished musician, songwriter and storyteller. Participants are invited to develop their own character and join in singing, dancing and other activities to portray the time.
Admission:$5 - free for MCHS members
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Mother-Daughter
Tea
An annual spring event for mothers, daughters, grandmothers and granddaughters to all enjoy tea time just like ladies of yesteryear. Pretty dresses, hats and gloves will be the order of the day for this dress-up occasion; extra hats and gloves from the costume collection of Midland Center for the Arts will be available for those who don’t have “high tea” accessories of their own. Enjoy this opportunity to sip tea together and enjoy some delicious treats. Don’t forget to bring a favorite doll! Keepsake photos will be available. Seating is limited so don’t wait to reserve your spot!
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Vintage Rose Sale
The Midland County Historical Society is pleased to offer our popular Vintage Rose Sale once again this year. Proceeds benefit the ongoing maintenance of the MCHS's Historical Sites' gardens. The sale is offered in conjunction with Roger and Nancy Lindley of Great Lakes Roses.
Fifteen varieties of gorgeous vintage roses will be available that are Michigan winter-hearty and will be a beautiful addition to your gardens. Each rose is available in two sizes: 5.5" square perennial pot/one year old plant for $17, and two gallon round nursery pot/two year old plant for $26.
Order deadline is April 11, and pickup is scheduled for May 10- just in time for Mother's Day and spring planting. Pickup is at the Carriage House, 3100 Cook Road (behind the Doan History Center), from 10am-2pm.
A limited assortment of extra plants will be available for sale on the day of pick-up.
Stop by the Doan History Center and view a panel display, which contains the name of each rose offered, along with its photograph, description and other information. For order forms or more information, call 631-5930 ext 1310.
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Fall Bulb Sale
Beautify your garden with historic flower bulbs! The Midland County Historical Society holds its Fall Fundraiser, the Heritage Flowering Bulb Sale during late summer to early fall. For more information on this fundraiser, stop by the Doan History Center. Beautify your garden and help make our fundraiser a “blooming” success!
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Ice Cream Social
Heritage Park - Historic Sites Lawn
Mon., Aug. 18, 2008 - 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Join us for an old-fashioned summer celebration featuring music, games and FREE ice cream! The fun takes place at Heritage Park, 3200 Cook Road, Midland near the 1874 Bradley Home.
This fun-filled family event is bigger and better than ever with hot dog and lemonade for sale along with free ice cream and popcorn, plus an old-fashioned bake sale and cake walk. For a small fee, children can enjoy plenty of carnival games and face painting too. Grab a lawn chair, bring your friends and family and join the festivities!
For more information, call Heritage Park at 989-631-5930 x1310.
Admission: Free
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