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Documentary “Saving the Barn”

  • The Bay Theatre 214 North Saint Joseph Street Suttons Bay, MI, 49682 United States (map)

This documentary has been shown on WCMU Public Television on the history, rehabilitation, and uses of Leelanau County’s Poor Farm Barn. Narrated by Norm Wheeler it brings to life the little-known history that provided compassionate care and rehabilitation to people in need from throughout the county.

Q/A follows with a panel of Director/producer Joe Vandermeulen, Kim Kelderhouse, Leelanau Historical Society, Dr. Susan Stein-Roggenbuck, Michigan State University professor of American social policy, and LCHPS board member, Barbara Siepker

Watch the Intro Here

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