Join the Historical Society for the Harbor Springs premiere of the 30-minute documentary “Into the North.” At the turn of the century, the Little Traverse Bay area became a key destination for tourism as railroad companies began advertising a pristine haven where one could escape city life and enjoy a rustic experience. This "postcard from the past" tells the story of the families who traveled by train and steamship to a summer paradise with opulent hotels, resort communities with famous guests, clean air and million dollar sunsets.

The documentary is being produced by WCMU Public Television and will include interviews with local residents and resorters. This program will complement our temporary exhibit, “A Delightful Destination: Little Traverse Bay at the Turn of the Century,” on display beginning June 15, 2012 through February 2013. The exhibit was created by the Clarke Historical Library at Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant.

Please join us at 5:00 pm for refreshments. The film will begin promptly at 5:30 pm. The event will take place in the second-floor Anton Library at the Harbor Springs History Museum, 349 E Main Street. Admission is $5 per person and free to current Historical Society members. Reservations are suggested by calling (231) 526-9771.