Mary Morgan and Tim Carroll with a vintage Old Mission Peninsula map at Peninsula Community Library's History Room; Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Mary Morgan and Tim Carroll with a vintage Old Mission Peninsula map at Peninsula Community Library's History Room; Harvesting History event; Tim also had a fantastic slideshow highlighting migrant history on the Carroll farm | Jane Boursaw Photo
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Yesterday, the Old Mission Peninsula Historical Society hosted their “Harvesting History” event, which took place at nine locations throughout the OMP.

Festivities started at 11 a.m., and the rain held off until around 2 p.m. It rained buckets for a short while, and then the blue skies and puffy clouds returned.

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Below are a few photos of the event. Visit the OMP Historical Society’s website for more history and upcoming programs, as well as the websites for the Dougherty House, Old Mission Peninsula United Methodist Church, Mission Point Lighthouse, and Peninsula Community Library.

Note that the Maritime Heritage Alliance is hosting a boat show and FUNraiser on Sept. 11, 2021, when they will officially launch the Bateau (photo below). Visit their website or call (231) 946-2647 for more info. More info and registration for the FUNraiser can be found at https://nopowertopower.eventbrite.com.

Group listens to Jim Ribby, Civil War Poet, at the Harvesting History event, Mission Point Lighthouse | Jane Boursaw Photo
A group listens to Jim Ribby, Civil War Poet, at the Harvesting History event, Mission Point Lighthouse | Jane Boursaw Photo
Rug Hookers at the Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Rug Hookers at the Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Rug Hookers at the Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Rug Hookers at the Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Rug Hookers at the Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Rug Hookers at the Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Vintage bells on display at Mission Point Lighthouse; Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Vintage bells on display at Mission Point Lighthouse; Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Multi-colored corn on display at Mission Point Lighthouse; Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Multi-colored corn on display at Mission Point Lighthouse; Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Helen Herzberg Family Band at Lighthouse Park; Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Helen Herzberg Family Band at Lighthouse Park; Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Phyllis Cooley (Jane's cousin) gives a tour of the Hessler Log Home at Lighthouse Park; Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Phyllis Cooley (Jane’s cousin) gives a tour of the Hessler Log Home at Lighthouse Park; Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Table display in the Hessler Log Home at Lighthouse Park | Jane Boursaw Photo
Table display in the Hessler Log Home at Lighthouse Park | Jane Boursaw Photo
Antique Corn Shucker on display at Mission Point Lighthouse; Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Antique Corn Shucker on display at Mission Point Lighthouse; Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Historic Bateau from the Maritime Heritage Alliance, on display at Mission Point Lighthouse; Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Historic Bateau from the Maritime Heritage Alliance, on display at Mission Point Lighthouse; Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Historic Bateau from the Maritime Heritage Alliance, on display at Mission Point Lighthouse; Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Historic Bateau from the Maritime Heritage Alliance, on display at Mission Point Lighthouse; Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Historic Bateau from the Maritime Heritage Alliance, on display at Mission Point Lighthouse; Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Historic Bateau from the Maritime Heritage Alliance, on display at Mission Point Lighthouse; Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Antique Bean Sorter on display during the 2021 Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Antique Bean Sorter on display during the 2021 Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Native American Council Tree, where the Grand Traverse Band and Little Traverse Band of Indians gathered together | Jane Boursaw Photo
Native American Council Tree, where the Grand Traverse Band and Little Traverse Band of Indians gathered together; located on private property | Jane Boursaw Photo
Harvesting History team at Fire Station 3, where popcorn and children's games took place | Jane Boursaw Photo
Harvesting History team at Fire Station 3, where popcorn and children’s games took place | Jane Boursaw Photo
Dougherty Mission House on Harvesting History day | Jane Boursaw Photo
Dougherty Mission House on Harvesting History day | Jane Boursaw Photo
Native American Crafter Linda Woods at the Dougherty House for Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Native American Historian and Crafter Linda Woods at the Dougherty House for Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Native American Crafter Linda Woods at the Dougherty House for Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Native American Historian and Crafter Linda Woods at the Dougherty House for Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Al Bonney, right, with musicians at a sing-along at the Dougherty House for Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Al Bonney, center front, with musicians at a sing-along at the Dougherty House for Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Evelyn Johnson, author of 'Barns of Old Mission Peninsula,' at the Dougherty House; Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Evelyn Johnson, author of ‘Barns of Old Mission Peninsula,’ at the Dougherty House; Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Old Mission Women's Club President Janis Haine with her gourmet cookies | Jane Boursaw Photo
Old Mission Women’s Club President Janis Haine with her gourmet cookies | Jane Boursaw Photo
Wicker cart at the Dougherty House for Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Wicker cart at the Dougherty House for Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Plaque at the Dougherty House on the Old Mission Peninsula | Jane Boursaw Photo
Plaque at the Dougherty House on the Old Mission Peninsula | Jane Boursaw Photo
Georgia Holman and Judy Weaver at the Vintage Quilt Display at Old Mission Peninsula United Methodist Church; Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Georgia Holman and Judy Weaver at the Vintage Quilt Display at Old Mission Peninsula United Methodist Church; Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Vintage Wagon Wheel Family Quilt from the Johnson Family Archives; on display at Old Mission Peninsula United Methodist Church for the Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Vintage Wagon Wheel Family Quilt from the Johnson Family Archives; on display at Old Mission Peninsula United Methodist Church for the Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Vintage farm equipment at Old Mission Peninsula United Methodist Church; Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Vintage farm equipment at Old Mission Peninsula United Methodist Church; Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
On display at the Old Mission Peninsula United Methodist Church were a variety of vintage cookbooks, cooking tips, baked goods and more | Jane Boursaw Photo
On display at the Old Mission Peninsula United Methodist Church were a variety of vintage cookbooks, cooking tips, baked goods and more | Jane Boursaw Photo
Mary Morgan and Tim Carroll with a vintage Old Mission Peninsula map at Peninsula Community Library's History Room; Harvesting History event | Jane Boursaw Photo
Mary Morgan and Tim Carroll with a vintage Old Mission Peninsula map at Peninsula Community Library’s History Room; Harvesting History event; Tim also had a fantastic slideshow highlighting migrant history on the Carroll farm | Jane Boursaw Photo

A NOTE FROM JANE: I started Old Mission Gazette in 2015 because I felt a calling to provide the Old Mission Peninsula community with local news. After decades of writing for newspapers and magazines like the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Family Circle and Ladies' Home Journal, I really just wanted to write about my own community where I grew up on a cherry farm and raised my own family. So I started my own newspaper. Because the Gazette is mainly reader-supported, I hope you'll consider tossing a few bucks my way if I mention your event, your business, your organization or your news item, or if you simply love reading about what's happening on the OMP. Check out the donation page here. Thank you so much for your support. -jb

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