| the Douglas
walking tour: |
A self-guided tour of historic Douglas.
Tour maps available at front of Village Hall on Center Street
or at the Museum. |
| trolley
tour of historic Douglas: |
During the 'Douglas Socials'. Socials
are held on every other Thursday, starting in late July, and continuing
until early September. See the Events section for specific dates. |
| museum
exhibition: |
The Saugatuck Douglas Museum is housed
in the historic former Village of Saugatuck Pump House on the scenic
west bank of the Kalamazoo River at the foot of Mt. Baldhead. The
Museum mounts one major exhibition annually. This years exhibit
is titled, "13 Moments in Time: The Artist as Storyteller".
The exhibition centers on the use of artwork to tell vignettes of
the history of the Saugatuck/Douglas area. The Museum is open Noon
to 4pm daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day and weekends in September
and October. Admission is free and there is ample parking. |
| publications: |
The Society's well-known award winning
publications program has published 8 books documenting local history.
Books are available at the Museum gift shop. |
| "tuesday
talks" |
Held weekly at the Museum through July
and August, the lectures are free and open to the public. Talks
begin each Tuesday at 11am and center around local history. |
| monthly
programs: |
Programs are held the second Wednesday
of every month at various locations in Saugatuck. Admission is free
and refreshments are provided. |
| heritage
festival: |
Discover the rich historical, architectural,
and agricultural heritage of the Saugatuck/Douglas area. The annual
Heritage Home Tour will be held the weekend of September 20th. More
information on this year's events will be available shortly. |
| Douglas
history display: |
Learn more about the history of Douglas.
Local history display located in the conference room in the Douglas
City Hall. |
Content above provided by the
Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society.
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