The general public is invited to attend “Hagar History Day” on Saturday, July 24 from 10:00 – 11:30 am. Discover surprising and fascinating stories from the past in Hagar Township. The program will begin at Hagar Township Hall, 3900 Riverside Road in Riverside, with a 40 minute narrated slide show on the history of Hagar Township. Guests are then invited to drive 2.6 miles south for a 30 minute guided walking tour of Lake Shore Cemetery. The presentation will be made by Tracy Gierada, Director of Education at the North Berrien Historical Museum, and will feature images and artifacts from the museum’s collection.
“Hagar History Day” will cover some of the most notable tales from the past in Hagar Township, beginning with European explorers, early American settlers, and the lumber industry. The rise of resorts by the late 1800s will also be discussed, including the famous estate known as “Jacobia” and its wooden water tower on the Lake Michigan shore. Learn the origins of place names and hear about many strange but true stories from the area, such as the eccentric pioneers Kate and Ebenezer Standish and a deadly visit by Chicago gangsters in 1928. The tour of Lake Shore Cemetery, which dates back to 1836, will reveal interesting information about families and individuals buried in its stately, tree-filled grounds.
This event is free of charge. Guests at “Hagar History Day” are welcome to attend only one or both parts of the program: the slide show at Hagar Township Hall and the tour of Lake Shore Cemetery. For more information please contact the North Berrien Historical Museum at (269) 468-3330.
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