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Docent Led Tours of Dougherty Mission House Museum

Thursday, August 28
11AM-4PM
Dougherty Mission House, TC
Other
12 & over: $5

Ongoing docent led tours of the 1842 Dougherty Mission House built by Rev. Peter Dougherty, Chief Agosa & the Odawa & Ojibwe people. Tour the house Old Mission Peninsula is named for, outbuildings & demonstration garden. Explore the former inn where the region's fruit industry began & 15 acres of trails. See American chestnut trees. Tours are Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11am to 4pm.

http://www.doughertyoldmissionhouse.com

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