"CATSKILLS OF THE MIDWEST" - The Jewish Resort Era in South Haven

The Historical Association of South Haven's Annual Exhibit
June 17 - July 31, 2005

The exhibit will focus on the community's bustling Jewish resort trade, how it evolved from the early farm resorts, and the subsequent contributions made to South Haven by these creative and determined entrepreneurs.

Schedule of Events:

• June 17 - Exhibit Opens
  South Haven Center for the Arts
• June 26 - Opening Celebration 11:00am - 2:00pm
  Broadway and Church Street (Adjacent to the First Hebrew Congregation)
  • Traditional Jewish Brunch, $8.00
  • Entertainment provided by The Klezmedics
  • Tours of the synagogue
  • Tours of the exhibit
• July 7 - Appleyard slide presentation narrated by former resort owner Barry Fidelman
  A question and answer period with Sheila and Barry Fidelman will be held after the presentation. 7:00pm, First Hebrew Congregation, 249 Broadway, South Haven
• July 19 - Lecture and book-signing, by Bea Kraus
  author of "A Time to Remember - A History of the Jewish Community in South Haven"
  7:00pm, First Hebrew Congregation, 249 Broadway, South Haven
• July 28 - "Resort Memories" An illustrated story-telling program
  with John Mooy and nationally-known artist, Wendy Anderson Halperin
  7:00pm, First Hebrew Congregation, 249 Broadway, South Haven
• Ongoing - Driving Tour
  $10.00 booklets available for purchase at SHCA and other South Haven locations.
  This interesting and in-depth driving tour is a great way to spend a summer afternoon.
  Includes:
  • Maps
  • Photographs
  • Text focusing on the location of 40 former resorts
• July 31 - Exhibit closes