Museum on Main Street Programs
The Smithsonian: Museum on Main Street exhibit and
all programs associated with it are FREE! See details below. 
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October 2023
14 Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening 15 SUDS and Civilization 18 Royal Honeybee Tour 20 Making and Repurposing at the Fiber Shed 25 Archangel Tree School 25 Michigan Heritage Home Workshop 26 Origin of Archangle Ancient Tree Archive 28 Zonta Sewing Bee: Matsectomy pillows 28 Kids Craft Fest 29 Thompsonville: Past and Future November 2023
2 From Plant Nursery to Community Center 3 Holiday Book, Puzzle and Craft Sale 4 Holiday Book, Puzzle and Craft Sale 5 VR and STEM play 10 Making and Repurposing at the Fiber Shed 11 Gyotaku Fish Printing 15 40 Years of Neighbors Helping Neighbors 16 Treat and Tour 17 Planetarium: Tour the solar system 18 Scandinavian Star and Iris Folding Workshop 23 CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING 24 Festival of Trees 25 Festival of Trees 25 FINAL DAY OF SMITHSONIAN EXHIBIT |
COMPLETED PROGRAMS
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Ribbon Cutting and
Grand Opening Saturday, October 14, 2023
11:00 am Ribbon Cutting Mills Community House Front Porch and Lower Level 891 Michigan Ave., Michigan Ave., Benzonia Link to Google map > Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on front porch immediately followed by Grand Opening of the Smithsonian: Museum on Main Street exhibit: SPARK! Places of Innovation.
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Suds and Civilization: A Social History of Spirits
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Presented by
Dr. Thomas Henthorn Sunday, October 15, 2023 2:00-3:00 pm Mills Community House Lower Level 891 Michigan Ave. Benzonia, MI Link to Google map > |
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A History of beer, wine, mead, and spirits. Besides being something we enjoy, alcoholic beverages are also great examples of how people learned to deliberately manipulate chemical and biological processes in order to get a particular outcome - beginning even before the civilizations of ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt. Beer, wine, mead and liquor are great inventions that remind us how humans use things to shape social order, convey cultural meanings and that technology is not just about the inorganic but also the organic.
Dr. Thomas Henthorn is the Wyatt Endowed Professor of Public History at the University of Michigan-Flint. His research and teaching interests examine the intersection of public history and urban history.
Dr. Thomas Henthorn is the Wyatt Endowed Professor of Public History at the University of Michigan-Flint. His research and teaching interests examine the intersection of public history and urban history.
The Royal Honeybee Tour
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By Sleeping Bear Farm, St. Ambrose Cellars, and BeeDazzled Candleworks
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 11:00 am-Noon Sleeping Bear Farm 971 S. Pioneer Rd. Beulah, MI Link to Google map > |
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The guided tour will include an insider's view of our honey production site. Learn how th elife of the honeybee is intricately woven through all three of our sister companies-By Sleeping Bear Farm, St. Ambrose Cellars, and BeeDazzled Candleworks
Making and Repurposing at the Fibershed
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Friday, October 20, 2023
10:00 am-Noon Grow Benzie Fibershed 5885 Frankfort Hwy. Benzonia, MI Link to Google map > |
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Join the Fibershed team for a tour, inspiration, and your choice of a make 'n take project:
- Weaving with t-shirt strips
- Felt pan/bowl protectors
- Cup pin cushions with wool sweater pieces
Tree School at Archangel Ancient Tree Archive
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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
10:00-11:00 am Archangel Ancient Tree Archive 16884 Front St. Copemish, MI 49625 Link to Google map> Tree School is an Archangel education program for Grades K-12 and University/Adult Education. It offers hands-on, place-based learning, nature awareness agro-forestry, permaculture design, tree propagation and more.
Please RSVP here so they know how many adults and children to expect. |
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Historic Home Workshop
by Benzie Area Historical Society and Historical Society of Michigan
by Benzie Area Historical Society and Historical Society of Michigan
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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Noon-1:00pm Mills Community House Lower Level 891 Michigan Ave. Benzonia, MI Link to Google map > Join Robert Myers, Director of History Programming, Historical Society of Michigan. The Benzie Area Historical Society and the Historical Society of Michigan are hosting a workshop about the Michigan Heritage Home Program at the Mills Community House, 891 Michigan Ave, Benzonia, and on Zoom during the Smithsonian Museum on Main Street. Or watch virtually via Zoom! Scan QR Code for details. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
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Your house has a story to tell, and this workshop will help you discover what that story is. The workshop will help you research your home, what to look for, and where to conduct your research. The Michigan Heritage Home program recognizes homes built at least 100 years ago and in considerably original condition. This recognition honors your home’s history and heritage and helps share it with your community. The designation that your home receives will remind community members of your home’s contribution to the heritage that you all share.
Don’t forget to bring a lunch; refreshments will be provided!
Don’t forget to bring a lunch; refreshments will be provided!
The Origin of Archangel Ancient Tree Archive
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David Milarch, Co-Founder
Thursday, October 26, 2023 10:00-11:00 am Mills Community House Lower Level 16884 Front St. Copemish, MI 49625 Link to Google map> Archangel Ancient Tree Archive is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that locates and propagates the world's largest and most iconic trees. David will speak about the origin of Archangel, the struggles and triumphs and how we are combating the current climate crisis with propagation, archiving and reforesting.
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Sewing Bee with Zonta: Make mastectomy pillows
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Saturday, October 28, 2023
9:00 am-Noon Mills Community House Lower Level 891 Michigan Ave. Benzonia, MI Link to Google map > |
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Zonta club has made over 15,000 mastectomy pillows since 2004. We are the only major supplier for the Smith Family Cancer Center in Traverse City. We sew once a month on a Saturday morning in the winter months and produce about 100-125 at each sewing bee. We are willing to move our sewing bee to the Mills lower level for a Saturday sewing bee during your Smithsonian event.
Guest would be invited to bring their sewing machine or stuff pillows with us from 9-noon
Guest would be invited to bring their sewing machine or stuff pillows with us from 9-noon
Kids Craft Fest 2023
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with the Repurposeful Librarians
Saturday, October 28, 2023 2:00-4:00 pm Mills Community House Lower Level 891 Michigan Ave. Benzonia, MI Link to Google map > Repurpose, Recycle, Reuse |
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Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun! Craft stations with will be set up with a variety of projects you can make.
The Fibershed from Grow Benzie will also be joining us with a special craft activity.
The Fibershed from Grow Benzie will also be joining us with a special craft activity.
Thompsonville: Past and Future
Presented by Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project (TARP)
Presented by Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project (TARP)
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Sunday, October 29, 2023
2:00-3:00 pm Mills Community House Lower Level 891 Michigan Ave. Benzonia, MI Link to Google map > Join Charles T. Kraus for a brief history of Thompsonville’s past and a look toward the future. He will also discuss how TARP is taking steps to help revitalize the Thompsonville area community. |
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Charles T. Kraus is the author of Thompsonville In Time: A Northwest Michigan Story 1890-2021 and President of the Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project (TARP). Details at allaboardtville.org
The Grow Benzie Story: A 15 Year History
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Join us for a potluck and evening of food, stories, and photographs showcasing the history of Grow Benzie. Learn how this nonprofit grew from an abandoned plant nursery into a thriving community center.
Everyone Welcome Free Admission Bringing. a dish to pass in not required |
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Holiday Book, Puzzle, and Craft Shoppe 2023
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Friday, November 3rd
10am-6pm Saturday, November 4th 10am-2pm Benzonia Public Library 891 Michigan Ave. Benzonia MI L Link to Google Map> |
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Quality books and jigsaw puzzles plus unique crafts by the Repurposeful Librarians. A great way to purchase special gifts and ornaments. Thank You in advance for your purchases. Proceeds benefit BPL.
For information visit www.benzonialibrary.org, email [email protected], or call 231-882-4111.
For information visit www.benzonialibrary.org, email [email protected], or call 231-882-4111.
Virtual Reality with COGNITION
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Sunday, November 5, 2023
1:00-3:00 pm Mills Community House Lower Level 891 Michigan Ave. Benzonia, MI Link to Google map > Cognition Science and Discovery Center will offer Virtual Reality at the Mills Community House.
STEM activities will also be available while you wait. Learn more about Cognition www.discovercognition.org |
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Making and Repurposing at the Fibershed
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Friday, November 10, 2023
10:00 am-Noon Grow Benzie Fibershed 5885 Frankfort Hwy. Benzonia, MI Link to Google map > |
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Join the Fibershed team for a tour, inspiration, and your choice of a make 'n take project:
- Weaving with t-shirt strips
- Felt pan/bowl protectors
- Cup pin cushions with wool sweater pieces
Gyotaku Fish Printing with Benzie Conservation District
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Sunday, November 11, 2023
Session 1: 2:00-3:00 pm Session 2: 3:00-4:00 pm Mills Community House Lower Level 891 Michigan Ave. Benzonia, MI Link to Google map > Free crafts and lesson with the Benzie Conservation District Make your own print with our fish replicas, and learn about local freshwater fish and Benzie County's aquatic ecosystems. |
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The word gyotaku (pronounced gee-oh-tah-koo) comes from gyo = fish and taku = rubbing. In the Mid 19th century, Japanese fishermen began making "fish prints" as a way of recording the exact size and species they caught. No fish stories here, but this eventually became a traditional Japanese art form and can be used to identify fish species and anatomy.
Unfortunately we have CANCELLED the Benzonia Maker Fest 2023 that was scheduled for November 12th.
Planetarium Show at Cognigion
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Friday, November 17, 2023
3:00-5:00 pm COGNITION Science and Discovery Center 232 N. Michigan Ave. Beulah, MI Link to Google map> As part of SPARK! Places of Innovation
COGNITION is offering a FREE Planetarium Show on Friday, November 17th form 3-5 pm. LIVE STAR TOUR 4 SHOWS 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm Limited seating Learn more about Cognition www.discovercognition.org |
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40 Years of Neighbors Helping Neighbors
A Discussion with the women who have led BACN
A Discussion with the women who have led BACN
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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
3:00-5:00 pm Benzie Area Christian Neughbors 2804 Benzie Hwy. Benzonia, MI Link to Google map > DISCUSSION AND INSIGHTS
Reception and building tours at 4pm open to the public. Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/Tz6BPQGGDv |
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Brownie Bar Open House at the Gathering Place
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November 16, 2023
2:00-4:30 pm Gathering Place 10579 Main St. Honor, MI Link to Google map > See where all the Great Activities Happen! Craft items for Crochet, Knit, and Sew Circle. Brownies and other goodies, cocoa and coffee. The purpose of the open house is to acquaint visitors with The Gathering Place and all it has to offer…hot lunches M-F, and a plethora of activities helping seniors stay vibrant and socially active. There will also be a craft sale table, with all proceeds helping fund the center’s activities. |
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Scandinavian Star and Iris Folding Workshop
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with the Repurposeful Librarians
Saturday, November 18, 2023 2:00-4:00 pm Mills Community House Lower Level 891 Michigan Ave. Benzonia, MI Link to Google map > Repurpose, Recycle, Reuse |
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Learn to create Scandinavian Star ornaments & Iris Folded cards for the holidays. Once you learn the techniques you’ll be able to create many more at home. Additional Iris Folding templates will be available for you to take home.