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Season Calendar
2009

Daily Admission
Individual:  $2
Family:  $5
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

Opens
May 23
Closes
Sept 7
 
Hours of operation
Mon.
closed
Tues. - Sat.
10 am to 4 pm
Sun.
1 pm to 4 pm
 

 
Admission
Individual:  $2
Family:  $5
Pay once to visit both museums!
 
Opens
May 23
Closes
Sept. 7
 
Hours of operation
Mon.
closed
Tues. - Sat.
10 am to 4 pm
Sun.
1 pm to 4 pm

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
 
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.
 

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.
 
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.

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.

 


July 2009

1st
Wednesday Artist of the Week:
Randy Dunn - Metal Work Demonstration and Exhibit
 
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.
 
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!
 
8th
Wednesday Artist of the Week:
Pat Smith - Quilting Creations
 
15th
Wednesday Artist of the Week:
Elda Nye and Jeri Griffin - Basketry
 
22nd
Wednesday Artist of the Week:
Kate Otstot - Lampwork Bead making
 
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.
 

August 2009

5th
Wednesday Artist of the Week:
Carol Hubbard - Nature Journal
 
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.
 
10th
Les Cheneaux Historical Association ANNUAL MEETING.
7 pm at the Maritime Museum.
 
12th
Wednesday Artist of the Week:
Diana Grenier - Clay Sculpture
 

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
 
 
     
 
 
 
LCHA  •  P.O. Box 301, Cedarville, MI 49719  •  phone: (906) 484-2821 lcha@lchistorical.org
 
     
 
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