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Year in Review: 2006 Events

Michigan History Day at North Shore Elementary School

The 4th and 5th grade students enjoyed a storytelling lecture by well-known local historian Larry Massie as well as a visit from Tiller’s International, who provided outdoor education/entertainment with demonstrations of blacksmithing, rope-making and hands-on time with the oxen team, Marco and Polo. Inside in the gymnasium, students were intrigued by local artisans who demonstrated traditional crafts including weaving, spinning, quilting, knitting, felting, basketry and old-time music.

Andru Bemis demonstrates old-time music and instruments.

Student’s enjoy spending time with Tiller’s International oxen team, Marco and Polo.

Weaving Demonstration.

Spinning Demonstration.

Blacksmith Demonstration

Poster - Click Here to View Full Poster (PDF)

Catskills of the Midwest

In April, our popular "Catskills of the Midwest" exhibit traveled to Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, MI for display during the summer months. Read News Article»

The Oral History Recognition Program for SHHS Students

The HASH hosted recognition program for Cheri McCloughan and Cindy Liscow’s high school students treated the audience to video clips from the various oral history/video documentary projects that captured many aspects of South Haven’s history. The students received certificates and HASH t-shirts in honor of their hard work.

Oral history Project - Students in Library

Oral History Recognition Program Invitation
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Summer Community Events

This summer HASH was present at every community event including Harborfest, the Cottage Walk, Garden Walk, Art in the Park, Blueberry Festival and the All-Crafts Fair. Hale’s 1939 delivery truck was brought to life by Ed Appleyard and Bob Sorenson and flying the HASH banners, took part in both the 4th of July and Blueberry Festival parades, as well as the Festival of Cars.

HASH Slide Shows

Lee Niffenegger and Jim Ollgaard presented five Historical Association slide show programs for local groups throughout the year: The South Haven Rotary, the Hope Reformed Church, River Ridge Retirement Village, South Haven Healthcare Center and the 50th reunion of the high school graduating class of 1956.

Historic South Haven Exhibit at Chemical Bank

In October HASH was asked to put up a "Historic South Haven" exhibit at Chemical Bank. Combining images from two prior exhibits and artifacts loaned from Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum, we put together an interesting display.

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