EVENTS
Program Alert!
This March, Dr. Bradley Gills will be giving a talk titled "Why rock the boat? Tribal fishing in the Grand Traverse Region," in which he will explore this rich history from the 1836 Treaty of Washington that preserved fishing rights for local Indian communities through the Grand Traverse Band's fight for federal recognition amidst the heated fishing controversies that defined the 1970s and 1980s, and on to the recent fishing compact settlement. This informative talk will showcase stories of survival, tragedy, perseverance, and how our Native neighbors have always been an integral part of our economy and communities from Northport to Eastport.
Please join us in the McGuire Room at the Traverse Area District Library on Sunday, March 15, 2026 starting at 2:00 PM!
If you are unable to attend in person you can tune in via Zoom by registering HERE.
"Squaw Point" at the original mouth of the Boardman River as it enters Grand Traverse Bay in the late 19th century. Image courtesy of the Traverse Area District Library.
**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.