The public is invited to attend “History of Hagar Township,” a narrated slide show at the North Berrien Historical Museum on Tuesday, January 18 at 7:00pm. Discover surprising and fascinating stories from the past in Hagar Township at this encore of our “Hagar History Day” slide show from July 2010. The presentation will feature images and artifacts from the museum’s collection with discussion by Tracy Gierada, Director of Education at the North Berrien Historical Museum.
The slide show 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 will also be covered, including the large estate known as “Jacobia” with its wooden water tower on the lakeshore and the community at Lake Michigan Beach. 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.
This event is free of charge. For more information please contact the North Berrien Historical Museum at (269) 468-3330.
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