FIFE LAKE – The Fife Lake Area Historical Society is proud to announce it has installed a new roof on the 1878 historical schoolhouse with the help of three special donors.
The inside of the building is a replica of area schools dating from the late 1800s. Local third graders, when studying the history of Michigan, spend a morning each season experiencing learning as it was back then. They also tour the Fife Lake Museum, Fire Barn, and walking historic plaques.
The Historical Society is always grateful for any help our generous citizens of Fife Lake. – Courtesy of Fife Lake Historical Society.
Donations for the roof include:
Great Lakes Energy People Fund granted $5,000.00 for the project.
Great Lakes Energy customers round up their monthly bills to the next highest dollar and this money is distributed to non-profit organizations and charities to benefit the people in their communities. (Call 1-888-485-2537 or visit gtlakes.com for details.)
Forest Area Federal Credit Union granted $3,000.00 to assist the Fife Lake Area Historical Society with this project.
This credit union proudly serves members in Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Antrim, Crawford, Missaukee, and Wexford counties and has always been extremely supportive of local needs.
Eickenhout Building Supplies in Traverse City donated the shingles and all the roofing materials needed to complete the job. This company assists is such projects throughout the areas they serve.
The school also houses a local genealogy collection for people to research their families. Hours of operation of the school are Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. during the summer.
The school and museum are located at 136 West State Road in Fife Lake. For more information: Visit fifelakehistoricalsociety.org; email fifelakehistoricalsociety@gmail.com; or call Joyce (989-781-0512) or Pam (248-310-9304).
