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Charlevoix Historical Society Events Calendar
Following are the scheduled programs and events of the Charlevoix Historical Society for 2018. (Subject to change.) If you need additional information, contact the Charlevoix Historical Society, 231- 547-0373 or info@chxhistory.com.
2024 Calendar of Events
January
Check back soon for a schedule of 2024 Winter programming.
February
Free Movie at Charlevoix Cinema III: Mutiny on the Bounty
The Cultural Corridor (Charlevoix Public Library, Charlevoix Historical Society, and Charlevoix Circle of Arts) is hosting three free movies at Charlevoix Cinema III during the winter. The Charlevoix Historical Society has selected MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY, a heavily fictionalized story of the real-life mutiny led by Fletcher Christian against William Bligh, Captain of the HMAV Bounty, in 1789. The movie starts at 6:00 p.m. and doors open at 5:30. Concessions will be available for purchase. No tickets are required. Come early to get a good seat!
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:30)
Charlevoix Cinema III
107 Antrim St.
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Free Zoom Program: Ordeal on the Ice. The Earl Cunningham Tragedy presented by Geoffrey Reynolds
On February 8, 1936, Boatswain’s Mate Earl Cunningham interrupted his day off to come to the aid of two stranded fishermen after the ice they were fishing from broke loose and moved out into a Lake Michigan blizzard. Little did he know that he would soon become the only U.S. Coast Guard service personnel from the Charlevoix, Michigan station to lose their life in the station’s 122 years. Join local author and historian Geoffrey Reynolds as he gives an illustrated account of this important local event.
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m.
Live Program: Boulders: The Life and Works of Earl A. Young presented by Charlevoix Historical Society Curator, David L. Miles
In May of 2020, the Charlevoix Historical Society Press introduced its latest publication, BOULDERS, The Life and Creations of Earl A. Young in Charlevoix, Michigan. This 173-pp., fully illustrated work is the first ever biography written about the man and his whimsical works, now known around the globe. This program, using many illustrations from the book including all of his structures, will concentrate on how it came to be written at this time, how it was organized and compiled, where the source materials needed to give Young full justice came from, and the challenge of summing up an extremely complex man who, by his own admission, could be difficult both to work for and with. But he left an inspirational legacy to a small town that is unsurpassed, and the Earl Young Mushroom Houses of Charlevoix have long been one of the top attractions in northern Michigan.
Sunday, February 18, 2024 @ 4:00 p.m.
Charlevoix Episcopal Church
200 State Street
Charlevoix, MI 49720
March
Free Zoom Program: Great Lakes Steamships North American & South American presented by Charlevoix Historical Society Manager/Curator, Trevor Dotson
In an illustrated program complete with vintage footage, Charlevoix Historical Society Manager of Operations Trevor Dotson will cover the history of sister passenger ships the North American and South American which made regular stops in Charlevoix for nearly five decades.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m.
April
May
Live Program about Charlevoix native, Allie Moore presented by Charlevoix Historical Society Curator, David L. Miles
Allie Moore was a world champion roller skater, and later a boat captain and boat builder in Charlevoix, Michigan.
Thursday, May 16, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m.
Charlevoix Train Depot
305 Chicago Ave.
Charlevoix, MI 49720
June
Live Program: Mayhem at Midnight: Disaster Aboard the Propeller Champlain presented by Charlevoix Historical Society President, Geoffrey Reynolds
Hear the tragic story of the passenger vessel Champlain which caught fire around midnight on June 23, 1887, while en route from Norwood to Charlevoix. The tragedy cost the lives of over 30 passengers, some never identified. Hear the stories of survivors and the heroism of some of the passengers.
Monday, June 17, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m.
Charlevoix Public Library
220 W. Clinton St.
Charlevoix, MI 49720
July
Live Program: History of the Charlevoix Bridges presented by Charlevoix Historical Society Curator, David L. Miles
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m.
Charlevoix Public Library
220 W. Clinton St.
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Venetian Potluck – For Society Members and their Guests
Friday, July 26 at 7 pm
Charlevoix Train Depot
305 Chicago Ave.
Hot dogs, condiments and lemonade provided by the Historical Society. Bring a dish to share, your own tableware and stronger beverage if you wish. Stay for the fireworks on Depot Beach!
August
September
October
November
December
All events are open to the public except the Venetian Potluck. Programs at the Depot are offered at no charge for members and $5.00 for non-members, unless otherwise noted.
The Charlevoix Historical Society is a non-profit organization whose objective is to bring together people who are interested in the history and heritage of the Charlevoix area and in the protection and preservation of places and objects of historical value. The Society sponsors many events throughout the year to which the public is invited.
These public event dates and times are subject to change. All events should be confirmed by calling the Charlevoix Historical Society at 231-547-0373.