Les Cheneaux Arts and Culture
The communities of Hessel and Cedarville treasure a rich history built upon the boating, fishing, lumbering and tourist industries. Visit our museums and see the displays of artifacts showing many details from the past.
Les Cheneaux Historical Museum
In a log cabin and log addition, you find displays of artifacts showing the development of the communities of Hessel and Cedarville since 1884. Indian artifacts and tools from the logging era, photographs and artifacts relating to the frontier life of early settlers, the hotel and tourist periods and the wooden boat era.
Discover the geology of the islands and find books and postcards of the history.
See the historic quilt on display!
The Log Cabin and Exhibit Hall is located on Meridian Road, one block south of the M-129 and M-134 intersection in Cedarville.
Les Cheneaux Historical Maritime Museum
In the 1920's O.M. Reif Boathouse are displays of vintage boats, marine artifacts, antique outboard motors, historic photos of area boating and a gift shop.
The Maritime Museum is located on the corner of M-134 and Lake Street, 4 blocks east of the M-129 and M-134 intersection in Cedarville.
Our museums are supported and maintained by:
The Les Cheneaux Historical Association
P.O. Box 301, Cedarville MI 49719
Phone: (906) 484-2821
Website: Les Cheneaux Historical Association
Sponsors of the Annual "Antique Wooden Boat Show" and "Festival of Arts" in Hessel - always the second Saturday in August.
Museums are open from Memorial Day weekend to one week after Labor Day.
Regular hours are:
Weekdays 10 am to 5 pm
Sundays 1 pm to 5 pm
In June we are closed Sundays and Mondays, except for Sunday, June 27th
Arts Council of Les Cheneaux
For more information, call (906) 484-3398 or(906) 484-2725
In July and August "Artist of the Week" demonstrations are held at the Historical Museum on Wednesdays from 10 am to 1 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm
Boat Show inquiries
P.O. Box 342
Cedarville, MI 49719
(906) 484-2821
Festival of Arts inquiries
P.O. Box 372
Hessel, MI 49745
(906) 484-2234