EVENTS
We are very excited to share that our February program will be an encore showing of the documentary The Search for Anna & Levi: A Lost History of Black Homesteaders.
The Search for Anna & Levi brings to light an overlooked chapter of Leelanau County’s history and the broader story of African American settlement in the Midwest. Directed by Joe VanderMeulen, the film explores the lives of Anna and Levi Johnson — early Black homesteaders whose farm once stood in what is now Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Featuring interviews with descendants, local historians, and regional experts, this documentary offers a heartfelt and personal journey into a past that connects directly to our present.
It will be introduced by the Leelanau Historical Society and Museum Executive Director Kim Kelderhouse. Following the film, Ms. Kelderhouse will host a Q&A.
Please join us in the McGuire Room at the Traverse Area District Library on Sunday, February 15, 2026 starting at 2:00 PM!
**For previous programs and presentations, please tune in to the Traverse Area District Library's TADLnotjustbooks YouTube Page! There you can search "TAHS" to find past programs.
ABOUT TAHS
The Traverse Area Historical Society is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and presenting the historical record of Traverse City and the Grand Traverse Region.
The Historical Society is a source for the study, understanding and appreciation of the history of the Grand Traverse region and its people.
Members’ contributions and involvement support our mission to preserve, protect and present the rich legacy of our area.