Season Calendar
2009
Daily Admission
Individual: $2
Family: $5 |
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Pay once to visit both museums!
Become a member
Individual: $15.00 / year Family: $25.00 / year Business: $35.00 / year Patron: $100.00 / year
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Opens |
May 23 |
Closes |
Sept 7 |
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Hours of operation |
Mon. |
closed |
Tues. - Sat. |
10 am to 4 pm |
Sun. |
1 pm to 4 pm |
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Admission
Individual: $2
Family: $5 |
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Pay once to visit both museums! |
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Opens |
May 23 |
Closes |
Sept. 7 |
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Hours of operation |
Mon. |
closed |
Tues. - Sat. |
10 am to 4 pm |
Sun. |
1 pm to 4 pm |
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2009 Schedule of Events Calendar
Additional events will be added as they become available.
Holiday openings:
Monday |
May 25th |
Memorial Day |
Saturday |
July 4th |
Independence Day |
Monday |
September 7th |
Labor Day |
May 2009
23rd |
Museums Open for the Season - Open on Memorial Day |
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30th |
Quilt and Canoe Raffle. Tickets go on sale starting May 30th at:
Northwoods Flooring and Rustic Décor’s GRAND OPENING. |
Raffle tickets available at businesses throughout the Hessel and Cedarville area, including each weekend at Cedarville Foods, and also the Historical and Maritime Museums. Drawing Sunday, Sept. 6th 2009.
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June 2009
14th |
Flag Day Celebration and Open House. Stop by for the commemoration of the Henry Clay Wisner Centennial Flag Display. Reception from 2 pm - 4 pm. |
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28th |
Log Cabin Days! Open House.
As recorded in the Statutes of Michigan: "The last Sunday of June of each year shall be known as 'Log Cabin Day’.” |
Storybook Reading at the Maritime
Stop by the Maritime each week for a Storybook reading of Edward Ardizzone’s series of children’s books. First published in 1936, Little Tim and the Brave Sea Captain, as well as the other eleven titles, features gorgeous watercolors and a lively story that have enthralled generations of readers. See what Tim’s next adventure will be in his small maritime village at the turn of the century. Times to be announced.
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Canoe & Quilt Raffle
Raffle tickets available at businesses throughout the Hessel and Cedarville area, including each weekend at Cedarville Foods, and also the Historical and Maritime Museums. View this year’s quilt, “Nautical Pinwheels” at the History Museum, and the 17’ Wood-Canvas Penobscot Canoe (Master Craftsman - Paul Wilson) at the Maritime Museum. Drawing Sunday, Sept. 6th 2009.
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July 2009
1st |
Wednesday Artist of the Week:
Randy Dunn - Metal Work Demonstration and Exhibit |
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2nd |
Music at the Maritime:
“No Strings Attached” EUP’s all-female string band! Kick Off event for a fun Fourth of July weekend in Les Cheneaux. Event details to be announced.
Band starts at 6 pm. |
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4th |
Parade Day!
• Watch for our float in the Cedarville parade!
• Historical and Maritime Museum Open House.
• An Old Fashion Lemonade Stand and Bake Sale on the lawn of the Historical Museum, provided by the ‘ Fund the Future’ organization.
Stop by for a visit! |
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8th |
Wednesday Artist of the Week:
Pat Smith - Quilting Creations |
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15th |
Wednesday Artist of the Week:
Elda Nye and Jeri Griffin - Basketry |
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22nd |
Wednesday Artist of the Week:
Kate Otstot - Lampwork Bead making |
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29th |
Wednesday Artist of the Week:
Amy Hubbard - Birch Bark Cut-Out Cards |
Michigan Quilt Artist Invitational Exhibit: “Ciao Italy!”
The Michigan Quilt Artist Invitational brings together the work of Michigan artists who are committed to using the quilt form as a vehicle for visual expression. Each year selected artists create an original quilt based on a theme. Runs from June to August.
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August 2009
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5th |
Wednesday Artist of the Week:
Carol Hubbard - Nature Journal |
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8th |
Saturday
32nd Annual Les Cheneaux Islands Antique Wooden Boat Show
and Festival of Arts.
Held annually in Michigan's beautiful Les Cheneaux Islands!
For detailed information, visit our Boat Show page. |
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10th |
Les Cheneaux Historical Association ANNUAL MEETING.
7 pm at the Maritime Museum. |
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12th |
Wednesday Artist of the Week:
Diana Grenier - Clay Sculpture |
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September 2009
6th |
RAFFLE TICKET DRAWING
Drawing for the 17’ Wood-Canvas Penobscot Canoe
3:00 pm at the Maritime Museum
Drawing for the Nautical Pinwheel Quilt
3:00 pm at the Historical Museum |
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