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 History In The Making Year 1


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This project was made possible in part by the
​Institute of Museum and ​Library Services ​LG-27-19-0151-19.

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HISTORY IN THE MAKING:
When COVID-19 hit it was right in the middle of the Remembering Benzie student interns Legacy Project. Due to shut downs and restrictions, the students were unable to complete their second interviews. Not wanting to give up, the idea of a virtual "History in the Making" video was born. Each student interviewed a teacher and fellow student from Benzie Central High School via Zoom. These interviews are focused on their individual thoughts and experiences with the pandemic. 

Oral History Project turns focus to present amid pandemic
Updated 4:20 pm EDT, Monday, June 1, 2020
Benzie County Record Patriot
BENZIE COUNTY — Four student interns from Benzie Central High School began their school year by interviewing individuals who had played a role in Benzie County's past, but now they are finishing their school year by turning their focus to history in the making.
Full article at Benzie county Record Patriot>


  • Finn McLaren, short introduction of the new COVID-19 "History in the Making" Segment. Interviewees share their  thoughts and experiences on the 2020 pandemic.
  • Finn McLaren interviews Benzie Central High School senior Lucy Straubel.
  • Reeve Katt interviews Benzie Central High School teacher Racquel Huddleston.

  • Finn McLaren interviews Benzie Central Schools Superintendent Matt Olson.
  • Melia Lorenz interviews Benzie Central High School senior Hailey Fiel.
  • Melia Lorenz interviews Benzie Central High School teacher Kirsten Cline.

  • AuSable Kreiner interviews Benzie Central High School teacher Jeffrey Seymour.

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Activities and Events:

March 2023
28 Talk to Toby about Benzie Bus

April 2023
  6 Friends of BPL meeting
  7 Story Time with Miss Anne
11 Plant Diagnostic Clinic
14 Story Time with Miss Anne
19 Trustee Meeting
21 Story Time with Miss Anne
28 Story Time with Miss Anne

May 2023
  5 Story Time with Miss Anne
  9 Plant Diagnostic Clinic
12 Story Time with Miss Anne
19 Trustee Meeting
26 Story Time with Miss Anne

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231-882-4111
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891 Michigan Ave. (US-31)
P.O. Box 445
Benzonia, MI 49616-0445

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PO Box 445, Benzonia, MI 49616
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PO Box 445, Benzonia, MI 49616
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