DEVILS LAKE HISTORY BY DAN CHERRY OCT. 22ND 7PM AT CLINTON LIBRARY

The Historical Society of Clinton’s speaker on Oct. 22, 2024, will be journalist and Lenawee County historian, Dan Cherry, who will present a program on the History of Devil’s Lake and how it got its name. One of the earliest accounts of the Lake dates to the days of the indigenous tribes around the lake more than 200 years ago, and is about a very deep spot (hole).   This hole was believed, in part, to have been the location of the death of a Pottawatomie chief’s daughter. Cherry now lives on the west side of the State, but has and is working as a journalist in Lenawee County  for the “Daily Telegram.”  He is the author of “Night of the Wind” which takes an in-depth look at the events of April 11, 1965, when two tornadoes crossed Lenawee County and Hillsdale County and  in 2023, he published an updated edition.

The program is at 7pm, Tuesday October 22nd at the Clinton Township Public Library and all are invited to this occasion to hear Dan Cherry.

 GARAGE SALE- US 12- CLINTON

US 12 HERITAGE TRAIL GARAGE SALES BEGIN FRIDAY AUGUST 9^TH– SUNDAY 11TH

Michiganders can travel on US-12 for over 210 miles without leaving the state, but this stretch is only a small part of this massive highway. In its entirety, the road runs from Aberdeen (Washington) to Detroit, covering a distance of nearly 2,500 miles.

US 12 Garage Sales can be found along the highway at homes, farms, businesses, parking lots and fields.  Some areas will have large numbers of vendors while others may be scattered.  As you drive the country roads on your quest, you will be privy to incredible stories.  Register and see all the sales at https://www.us12heritagetrail.org/

In Clinton look for the signs to get you to fabulous sales, including the Mobile Home Park & Historical Society of Clinton’s sale at the American Legion Hall. Also some churches start their sales on Thursday. Donations can be made to the Historical Societies’ Sale on Thursday Aug. 8.  If you have questions, please call 517-45-7198.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF CLINTON MICHIGAN

P.O. Box 647, Clinton, MI 49236

http://clinthis.org

LEGACY  LAND CONSERVANCY- NOVEMBER 28^TH– 7PM at the Clinton Township Public Library.  A speaker from Legacy Land Conservancy will speak on protecting and preserving land in Southern Michigan.  We are especially interested in local farm land and how it can be kept agricultural.

HISTORIC BARN PHOTO EXHIBITION – AT CLINTON FALL FESTIVAL SEPT. 23RD & 24TH

The Historical Society of Clinton will be presenting photographs of historic barns in the Clinton Area at the Smith Kimball Community Center during Fall Festival, 9-5PM, Friday the 23^rd and Saturday the 24^th,   Mark Jenkins, a Historical Society member, has been interviewing some of the owners including: Steve Wahl, Shirley Campbell, Carolyn Dicks, Martin Scott, Dave and Karen Faust, Brent Crombez,  and Jaremy Jesse.  Large photos of these barns and small ones of many others will be presented with a wirte ups based on these interviews and historical research.  Included will be information on styles and the building of historic barns.  Please join us; admission is free.