Grand Traverse Heritage Center

In Memory of Supporter Dick Marr

lpuckett — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:20:45 +0000

Richard Marr, who supported the efforts of the Heritage Center, passed away at age 79 in March. WDick was a great resource for the center and most recently served on our Community Advisory Committee. He was also an active member of SCORE in Traverse City.

We will miss him and will remember his wonderful support.

Founder of “The Haig” Golf Tournament Passes Away

lpuckett — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:09:02 +0000

Dr. Joseph Gadbaw, the founder of the Grand Traverse Heritage Center’s “The Haig” golf tournament has died. Dr. Gadbaw was present at this year’s 7th annual tournament in June and shot the first ball off the tee to start the game.

Dr. Gadbaw and his family give so much to the Grand Traverse Heritage Center, including donating ALL of the hickory sticks for the golf tournament. We appreciate the support of the Gadbaw family through the years and will miss the father of our annual hickory stick tournament.

Festival of Trains Poster Contest Winners Announced!

lpuckett — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:09:20 +0000

Local children were invited to enter their artwork for the 2009 Festival of Trains poster contest sponsored by the Grand Traverse Heritage Center!

Two winning posters were selected and those are serving as the official posters of the 2009 Festival of Trains. They will be displayed at businesses throughout the region.

The winner in the 5 -7 age category is 7 year old Matt Mudget of Traverse City. Matt attends Willow Hill Elementary and his hobbies include building wood models with his grandpa, playing with cars, trains & trucks, riding his bike and drawing pictures. The winner in the 8-12 age category is 9 year old Andrew Morse of Traverse City. Andrew attends Central Elementary School in Traverse City.

Matt and Andrew will receive a family pass to the Festival of Trains, a framed copy of their poster and recognition at the “Holiday at Heritage” event.

The entries were judged on creativity and how well the poster illustrated the Festival of Trains.

Center’s Community Room Receiving Facelift;Thanks to Donations

lpuckett — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:11:08 +0000

The Grand Traverse Heritage Center’s lobby area, stairway and Community Room is receiving a fresh facelift thanks to local donors. Drywall has been put over the cinder blocks in the community room and a fresh coat of paint is being painted on the stairwell, walls and lobby area.

A special thank you to donors who made this possible: Ted Shaw at Brown Lumber Co., Maxbauer Ace Hardware and Shawn O’Brien for Ace paint, Del Jones and Pete Zoutendyk for labor, United Way, Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and the NorthStars for painting volunteers and Ray Kendra at CWS Architects for interior design advice.

New Website!!

admin — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:57:31 +0000

The Grand Traverse Heritage Center introduces its new website! A whole, new, fresh look, special sections and new pictures!

For more information about the Grand Traverse Heritage Center, call 231-995-0313.

Plan to Have Your Meetings, Gatherings, Parties at the Grand Traverse Heritage Center in 2010!

admin — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:53:08 +0000

The Grand Traverse Heritage Center is offering three, various sized rooms for rent. Enjoy your gatherings, meetings, graduation parties, etc. at a historic, centrally located meeting place!

We have for-profit and non-profit rates for our rooms…The Community Room (which holds up to 200 people), The Classroom (50 people) and The Boardroom (12-16 people). Chairs, tables and restrooms are available as well as a full size kitchen.

Call 231-995-0313 for information, rates and availability!

For more information about the Grand Traverse Heritage Center, call 231-995-0313.

New Executive Director Named

admin — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 15:54:25 +0000

Lori Puckett has been named the new Executive Director of the Grand Traverse Heritage Center. Puckett succeeds Patti DeAgostino who has returned to the Grand Traverse Pavilions.

Puckett was the Production/Promotions/Community Affairs Manager at WGTU ABC 29&8 Television for 13 years before coming to the Heritage Center. In addition, Puckett was the station’s news and weather anchor.

She has a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from the University of Michigan and resides in Traverse City.

For more information about the Grand Traverse Heritage Center, call 231-995-0313.