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The Leelanau County Historic Preservation Society is a nonprofit organization formed in 2017 to save the County’s Poor Farm Barn for present and future generations. We also work to identify and facilitate the preservation and rehabilitation of historic structures throughout our county.
“Saving the Barn; the Leelanau County Poor Farm” is a locally produced documentary on the history, preservation, and future of the Leelanau County Poor Farm/County Infirmary. The film is a […]
Our main goal in hosting this Concert Series was to raise awareness of Poor Farm Barn, the last remaining structure of the Leelanau County Poor Farm, 1901 – 1961. In […]
The first of our three-part Summer Picnic Concert Series took place on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, with over 220 enthusiastic attendees. Though uncertain at times, the weather cooperated. The musicians, […]
Be among the first to read our latest edition of Looking Back . Moving Forward. We are excited to share our latest happenings and what is on the horizon for LCHPS.
The Three Sisters For millenniums corn, beans, and squash —the Three Sisters —have been planted together in a shared space. Corn comes up first, then the beans which use the […]
A more formalized system of composting has begun at the Leelanau County Poor Farm. On May 29, 2024, thirty-two participants joined us for this event spearheaded by Kama Ross, County […]
The Leelanau County Historic Preservation Societyand the Michigan Archaeological Society (MAS), along with the Northwest Michigan Chapter of MAS Presented An Archaeological Discovery Day for Students May 18th 2024 • […]
Welcome! Learn about and join us in preservation activities countywide!The Leelanau County Historic Preservation Society, formed in 2017 as a nonprofit to save a barn, has a much larger challenge […]
Row-by-Row Event, (formerly) Buckets of Rain Date: Sunday September 24, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Location: Broomstack Kitchen and Taphouse Maple City, MI 49664 Please save this date […]
EVENT TO CELEBRATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN LEELANAU COUNTY Leelanau County Historic Preservation Society will host an event on May 27 (rain date, May 28), with guided barn tours to honor […]
As part of the Glen Arbor Art Association’s (GAAC) Exhibition, Telling Stories exhibition [January 13 – March 23, 2023], Gallery Manager Sarah Bearup-Neal talked with LCHPS Board Members, Barbara Siepker […]
Shed Roof Reconstruction Perhaps you’ve driven by the Leelanau County Poor Farm Barn recently and noticed a new addition to the exterior on the west side of the barn. First […]
Announcing the Winners of the 2022 State History Awards LANSING, Mich.—The Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) announces its 2022 State History Award winners, who will be recognized during the Annual […]
Hello Friends, Since our beginning five years ago, The Leelanau County Historic Preservation Society (LCHPS), has been extremely fortunate to have generous financial donors like you, who believed in our […]
Row by Row (formerly Buckets of Rain) and Food Rescue of Northwest Michigan are seeking a large home or small commercial working refrigerator that is fully or even partially donated. […]
Leelanau County Historic Preservation Society (LCHPS) Receives $20,000 in Grants for Documentary LCHPS board members, Barbara Siepker and Tina Mehren, have been working on a documentary of the historic ‘Leelanau […]
On May 2, 2022 the replica of the cupola was installed. The installation crew was comprised of James Schettek (far left), owner of David Webster Construction and grandson of John […]
The Glen Lake Community Library Sponsors: Looking Back • Moving Forward Leelanau County Poor Farm Lives On: From the early days to the future Tuesday May 3, 2022 7:00 pm […]
The Leelanau County Historic Preservation Society is pleased to announce that we have received a generous grant from the Edmund F. and Virginia B. Ball Foundation in 2021. The Ball […]
The Michigan Barn Preservation Network is pleased to announce that the Leelanau County Poor Farm Barn that you nominated has been selected to receive the 2021 Barn of the Year […]
The cast-metal historic marker for the Leelanau County Poor Farm at Miles Kimmerly County Park has arrived. One side focuses on the farm history and the other on the Barn.
