EXHIBITIONS
Heritage Park,
3417 West Main Street, Midland, MI 48640
Building Closed to the General Public until April, 2012.
Research Library available by appointment. Contact Gary Skory
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 100 YEARS AND S'MORE:
A CENTURY OF GIRL SCOUTING
Juliette Gordon Low started Girl Scouts in 1912 to teach young girls essential skills, to build their confidence, and to offer them experiences beyond the ordinary. Celebrate a century of Girl Scouting with storytelling, sing-a-longs, scouting memorabilia and s'more!
Check back for updates on fun events including a tea party honoring past leaders, a Teddy Bear Picnic, Cookie House Building, and a birthday party for Juliette Gordon Low!
This special exhibit will be presented in conjunction with the exhibit Voices: Extraordinary Women of Midland County which will continue during the 2012 season.
Opening Reception Tickets: $7
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Opens April 19, 2012
Doan History Center
April 19, 2012 • 5 – 9 pm.
Light refreshments will be served.
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VOICES: Extraordinary Women of Midland County
A one-of-a-kind exhibit
Two galleries of powerful stories, engaging photographs and videotapes, and interesting personal artifacts of hundreds of Midland women, past and present.
• From Native Americans and pioneers to contemporary women
• Untold stories that capture the imagination
• See the photomosaic of thousands of faces of Midland women.
• Hear the video conversations from 130 Women of Today.
• Discover the 120 Hidden Heroines submitted by the public.
• Learn about Midland women you know in the community and
others known nationally and internationally.
The Book!
VOICES: Extraordinary Women of Midland County
The Midland Daily News, in
partnership with the Midland
Center for the Arts, is pleased
to present this hard-bound
book that captures the life of
women who shaped Midland
County. Books will ship in
time for the holiday season.
It's the perfect gift idea for
every generation of your
family.
More information...
Help us continue to identify the
"HIDDEN HEROINES" of Midland County!
VOICES: Extraordinary Women of Midland County includes more than 120 "Hidden Heroines" – women who have made a difference the lives of others through the family, the workplace, the church, the community group, the neighborhood. They may not be publicly recognized for their efforts, but are important and worthy of honor nonetheless. We will update VOICES periodically with new "Hidden Heroines." Do you have a "Hidden Heroine" you'd like to add?
Download Hidden Heroines Survey
You may submit an (electronic form) and then send a digital photo referencing your Hidden Heroine to History@mcfta.org. Please note: All information will become a part of the archives of the Midland County Historical Society.
A special thank you to all the volunteers who helped make this exhibition a reality! |
 
Returning in April, 2012!
Sponsored by
 
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| The Iles Group |
With support from:
Herbert H. & Grace A. Dow Foundation
Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation
Charles J. Strosacker Foundation
Midland Area Community Foundation |
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