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Lovells Historical Society

Operated by the Lovells Township Historical Society, the Lovells Historical Museums includes two museums: the Lone Pine School Museum of Lovells History and the Lovells Museum of Trout Fishing History.

Lovells school house
Lovells school house

The Lone Pine School Museum of Lovells History is located in the Lone Pine School, a one-room log schoolhouse that was originally built in 1906. Also known as the Kellogg School, it was located at Jackson Hole on the North Branch of the AuSable River about seven miles downstream of Lovells. The school was used until 1936 when the schools were consolidated and the students were bussed to Grayling. The Lone Pine School was donated to the Lovells Township Historical Society in 1991 and was moved the seven miles to Douglas Park on the grounds of the Lovells Township Hall. Exhibits include a partial recreation of the Lone Pine School’s schoolroom with some of the original desks and the original slate chalkboard. Other exhibits include photographs, artifacts, and displays on Lovells Township history and the families that settled in the community.

The Lovells Museum of Trout Fishing History opened in a new log building in 2003. The museum is Michigan’s ONLY museum about trout fishing and features an annual exhibit about trout fishing or the AuSable River and changes each season. Permanent exhibits include collections of flies, fishing rods, reels, and other equipment, an exhibit about the grayling, the founding of Trout Unlimited, and about some of the historic members of Michigan’s trout fishing community.

The Lovells Historical Museums are open from the last Saturday in April through the last weekend in September. Open hours are Wed and Fri, 1-4pm; Sat, 11am-4pm; and Sun, 10am-1pm.

Visit the website at lovellsmuseum.com

Email: lths49738@yahoo.com

Phone: (989)889-5691 (Museum Director)

Lovells museum display
Lovells museum display
Lovells fishing museum
Lovells fishing museum
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Black Iron Days @ Hartwick Pines State Park

August 27 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Event Series

Black Iron Days @ Hartwick Pines State Park

Black Iron Days Black Iron Days 2023, August 26 & 27 features artisans from across the region demonstrating how tools and crafts were made by hand in the late 1800’s. […]

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Northern Art Explosion

Northern Art Explosion

September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

Art Explosion AUSABLE ARTISAN VILLAGE PRESENTS: THE ANNUAL GREAT NORTHERN ART EXPLOSION LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN GRAYING, MI. AN INTERNATIONAL JURIED FINE ART EXHIBITION Show dates from August 26th, 2023 through […]

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Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

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Junque in the Trunk

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Junque in the Trunk

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Northern Art Explosion

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September 3 @ 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Event Series

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Wellington To Host Tractor Event

September 9 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Wellington To Host Tractor Event

On the weekend of September 9 and 10 Wellington Park near Grayling will host a new event designed to provide fun and entertainment for the entire family.  It’s being billed […]

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Northern Art Explosion

Northern Art Explosion

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Wellington To Host Tractor Event

September 10 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Event Series

Wellington To Host Tractor Event

On the weekend of September 9 and 10 Wellington Park near Grayling will host a new event designed to provide fun and entertainment for the entire family.  It’s being billed […]

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8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

September 29 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

If you think Wellington Farm Park's corn maze is challenging during the day, try navigating it during the night with only the help of a full moon and maybe a […]

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NE Mi.Local Meet-up Fall Series

September 30 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

NE Mi.Local Meet-up Fall Series

NE Michigan Local Meet-Ups Fall Series: Canoe/Kayak AuSable River in Grayling with Borchers! September 30th at 10am.  Let's canoe/kayak the AuSable from the other side! First Oscoda, now Grayling. We […]

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

September 30 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

If you think Wellington Farm Park's corn maze is challenging during the day, try navigating it during the night with only the help of a full moon and maybe a […]

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August 27 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Event Series

Black Iron Days @ Hartwick Pines State Park

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September 1
September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

September 1 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

September 1
September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

September 2 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Junque in the Trunk

September 1
September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

September 3 @ 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

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September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

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September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

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Northern Art Explosion

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September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

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September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

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September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

September 9 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Wellington To Host Tractor Event

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September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

September 10 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Event Series

Wellington To Host Tractor Event

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September 29
September 29 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

September 30
September 30 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

NE Mi.Local Meet-up Fall Series

September 30 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

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September 29
September 29 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

September 30
September 30 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

NE Mi.Local Meet-up Fall Series

September 30 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

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