This event is sponsored by the Museum of Ojibwa Culture, Michilimackinac Historical Society and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.

2019 Heritage Days Schedule PDF

Location: St. Ignace Museum of Ojibwa Culture
Phone: 906-643-6627
Contact: Museum of Ojibwa Culture

Join us as we pay special tribute to our rich history.  Experience life as it was in the 1760's, learn the traditional methods of making birch bark baskets or the art of hand drum making.  Special presentations, live music, traditional foods and a variety of other events will all occur during this celebration.

Friday July 12

10am to 8pm: Historical Re-enactors French and Native American encampments (Museum of Ojibwa Culture)
2pm to 4pm:Historic Weapons Presentation - Nick Barber (Fort de Buade Museum)
4pm to 6pm:Drum Making Demonstration Workshop And Drum Teachings - Tony Grondin (Museum of Ojibwa Culture)
6pm to 7pm: Grandmother Moon Drum Circle - Drummers/Singers (Museum of Ojibwa Culture)

Saturday July 14

10am to 8pm: Historical Re-enactors French and Native American encampments (Museum of Ojibwa Culture)
10am to 6pm:Docent Tours - MHS Board and Staff (Fort de Buade Museum)
10am to 5pm:Museum of Ojibwa Culture tours - Becky Simmons (Museum of Ojibwa Culture)
10am to 12:30pm:Black Ash Basked Demo & Workshop - Marge Bekins (Museum of Ojibwa Culture)
10am to 12:30pm:Porcupine Quill Demonstration Workshop - Sally Paquin (Museum of Ojibwa Culture)
10am to 12:30pm:Dreamcatcher Workshop - Teresa Flamand (Museum of Ojibwa Culture)
10am to 12:30pm:Traditional Medicine Plants Workshop - Lisa Burnside (Museum of Ojibwa Culture)
10am to 12:30pm:Corn Husk Doll workshop - Francie Wyers (Museum of Ojibwa Culture)
12pm to 1pm:Grandmother Moon Drum Circle - Performances throughout the day (Museum of Ojibwa Culture)
1pm to 5pm:Native American Dancing and Drumming Hessel Drum Mukkwa Giizhik and Dancers ( Museum of Ojibwa Culture)
1pm to 5pm: Hoop Dancer - Internationally known Shane Flamand (Museum of Ojibwa Culture)

Sunday July 15

10am to 8pm: Historical Re-enactors French and Native American encampments (Museum of Ojibwa Culture)
10am to 1pm:Black Powder Turkey Shoot - Nick Barber & Rudy Hennekes (St Ignace Gun Range
Open to public, $10 entry fee to shoot Castle Rock Road, St. Ignace, MI)
10am to 1pm:Museum of Ojibwa Culture Tours - Becky Simmons (Museum of Ojibwa Culture)
1pm to 4pm:Docent Tours - MHS Board & Staff (Fort de Buade Museum)

This event is brought to you by the St. Ignace Events Committee, Michilimackinac Historical Society, Museum of Ojibwa Culture, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and the many volunteers who so generously give of their time.