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SUMMARY:Michigan's Native Species LIVE Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Get up close and personal is Michigan’s native species!  \nJoin us at the Hessel School House on Saturday\, August 17 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM for a unique and interactive experience at the Michigan Native Species LIVE Exhibit. Come face-to-face with some of the fascinating wildlife that call Michigan home. Explore live Michigan-native turtles\, snakes\, frogs\, and salamanders. Learn about their behavior\, ecology\, and conservation. Enjoy a feeding frenzy as you fee these creatures and watch how they eat. The first 100 attendees will receive a complementary workbook to take notes about the animals they view during their visit. Admission for this event is by donation thanks to a grant from the Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District. Pre-registration is not required. \n 
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/michigans-native-species-live-exhibit/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Elementary,Exhibitions,Family Friendly,Nature Programs,Pre-school,Pre-teen,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240829T170000
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SUMMARY:McKenney & Hall Portrait Program & Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to attend a Program and Exhibition of the McKenney & Hall Native American Lithograph Portraits from the Michilimackinac Historical Society Collection on Thursday\, August 29 from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. at the Hessel School House. \nThomas L. McKenney was the Superintendent of Indian Affairs at the time of President Andrew Jackson’s endorsement of the Indian Removal Act in 1830. He witnessed the mass displacement of Native American tribes from their homelands. Together with James Hall\, McKenney initiated a project to document the likeness and biographies of 125 Native American chiefs\, orators and translators who engaged in territorial negotiations with the U.S. Government during this time. The project was titled “History of the Indian Tribes of North America” and the Michilimackinac Historical Society has a complete set that will be featured in the new Straits Cultural Center in St. Ignace. \nCome enjoy complimentary beer\, wine\, soft drinks and light snacks while you view the artwork prior to the presentation.\nHear updates about the Straits Cultural Center construction progress! \nDoor Prizes include: McKenney & Hall notecards\, one McKenney & Hall framed portrait\, and the book “Thomas L. McKenney: Architect of America’s Early Indian Policy: 1816-1830” by Herman J. Viola. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public. No reservations are required to attend. \n  \nHosted by the Michilimackinac Historical Society\, Straits Cultural Center\, and Hessel School House
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/mckenney-hall-portrait-program-exhibition/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibitions,Lectures and Workshops,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251214T160000
DTSTAMP:20251101T193337Z
CREATED:20251101T192138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T193337Z
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution Expereince Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Bawating Le Saut De Sainte Marie Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust are excited to feature the American Revolution Experience at the Hessel School House from December 14 – 19\, 2025. \nThe innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling\, illustration\, technology and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation. \nThe exhibit is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to  4:00 p.m. \nAdmission: Free\, open to the public. \n  \nFor more information about the exhibit\, contact:\n\nTammy Cruickshank\nBawating-Le Saut De Sainte Marie\, DAR\nbc026@centurytel.net\n(906) 322-6586\n\nAmerican Battlefield Trust\, dedicated to preserving our nation’s hallowed battlegrounds. (PRNewsfoto/American Battlefield Trust)
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/the-american-revolution-expereince-traveling-exhibit/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibitions,Family Friendly,Pre-teen,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251215T160000
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution Expereince Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Bawating Le Saut De Sainte Marie Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust are excited to feature the American Revolution Experience at the Hessel School House from December 14 – 19\, 2025. \nThe innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling\, illustration\, technology and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation. \nThe exhibit is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to  4:00 p.m. \nAdmission: Free\, open to the public. \n  \nFor more information about the exhibit\, contact:\n\nTammy Cruickshank\nBawating-Le Saut De Sainte Marie\, DAR\nbc026@centurytel.net\n(906) 322-6586\n\nAmerican Battlefield Trust\, dedicated to preserving our nation’s hallowed battlegrounds. (PRNewsfoto/American Battlefield Trust)
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/the-american-revolution-expereince-traveling-exhibit/2025-12-15/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibitions,Family Friendly,Pre-teen,Teens
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution Expereince Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Bawating Le Saut De Sainte Marie Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust are excited to feature the American Revolution Experience at the Hessel School House from December 14 – 19\, 2025. \nThe innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling\, illustration\, technology and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation. \nThe exhibit is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to  4:00 p.m. \nAdmission: Free\, open to the public. \n  \nFor more information about the exhibit\, contact:\n\nTammy Cruickshank\nBawating-Le Saut De Sainte Marie\, DAR\nbc026@centurytel.net\n(906) 322-6586\n\nAmerican Battlefield Trust\, dedicated to preserving our nation’s hallowed battlegrounds. (PRNewsfoto/American Battlefield Trust)
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/the-american-revolution-expereince-traveling-exhibit/2025-12-16/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibitions,Family Friendly,Pre-teen,Teens
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution Expereince Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Bawating Le Saut De Sainte Marie Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust are excited to feature the American Revolution Experience at the Hessel School House from December 14 – 19\, 2025. \nThe innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling\, illustration\, technology and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation. \nThe exhibit is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to  4:00 p.m. \nAdmission: Free\, open to the public. \n  \nFor more information about the exhibit\, contact:\n\nTammy Cruickshank\nBawating-Le Saut De Sainte Marie\, DAR\nbc026@centurytel.net\n(906) 322-6586\n\nAmerican Battlefield Trust\, dedicated to preserving our nation’s hallowed battlegrounds. (PRNewsfoto/American Battlefield Trust)
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/the-american-revolution-expereince-traveling-exhibit/2025-12-17/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibitions,Family Friendly,Pre-teen,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251218T160000
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution Expereince Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Bawating Le Saut De Sainte Marie Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust are excited to feature the American Revolution Experience at the Hessel School House from December 14 – 19\, 2025. \nThe innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling\, illustration\, technology and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation. \nThe exhibit is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to  4:00 p.m. \nAdmission: Free\, open to the public. \n  \nFor more information about the exhibit\, contact:\n\nTammy Cruickshank\nBawating-Le Saut De Sainte Marie\, DAR\nbc026@centurytel.net\n(906) 322-6586\n\nAmerican Battlefield Trust\, dedicated to preserving our nation’s hallowed battlegrounds. (PRNewsfoto/American Battlefield Trust)
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/the-american-revolution-expereince-traveling-exhibit/2025-12-18/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibitions,Family Friendly,Pre-teen,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251219T160000
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution Expereince Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Bawating Le Saut De Sainte Marie Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust are excited to feature the American Revolution Experience at the Hessel School House from December 14 – 19\, 2025. \nThe innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling\, illustration\, technology and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation. \nThe exhibit is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to  4:00 p.m. \nAdmission: Free\, open to the public. \n  \nFor more information about the exhibit\, contact:\n\nTammy Cruickshank\nBawating-Le Saut De Sainte Marie\, DAR\nbc026@centurytel.net\n(906) 322-6586\n\nAmerican Battlefield Trust\, dedicated to preserving our nation’s hallowed battlegrounds. (PRNewsfoto/American Battlefield Trust)
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/the-american-revolution-expereince-traveling-exhibit/2025-12-19/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibitions,Family Friendly,Pre-teen,Teens
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260408T183446Z
CREATED:20260408T183446Z
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SUMMARY:Aldo Leopold Festival
DESCRIPTION:Aldo Leopold Festival\nMay 27-31\, 2026 \nLes Cheneaux welcomes you to celebrate the legacy of Aldo Leopold — one of America’s most influential naturalists — during our festival\, May 27-31\, 2026. Activities include paddling excursions\, orchid and wildflower tours\, birding trips\, presentations\, and many other nature-based activities. Experience the woods and water that formed Leopold’s early impressions of the natural world as we honor the mark he made on conservation and the environment. \nOVER 60 tours\, workshops\, and lectures to enjoy during the 5-day festival! For a complete list of events\, tickets\, and more information\, visit the festival website at https://aldoleopoldfestival.org/ \n 
URL:https://hesselschoolhouse.org/event/aldo-leopold-festival-4/
LOCATION:Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center\, 3206 West Cedar Street\, Hessel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Annual Events,Elementary,Exhibitions,Family Friendly,Nature Programs,Pre-teen,Teens
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