About Us

The Little Traverse Historical Socity was established in 1905.  In 1969, it was incorporated as a non- profit organization, "To preserve, advance and disseminate knowledge of the history of the Little Traverse Bay Area." To this end, and with the support of members and winter and summer residents, they acquired and restored the abandoned Chicago and West Michigan Railroad depot. Originally built in 1892 to accommodate the large influx of summer resorters, the depot now serves the area as The Little Traverse History Museum.

Executive Director

Michael Federspiel

2012  Board of Trustees Officers

 Dick Clark, President

Becky Goodman, Vice President

Jim Daniels, Treasurer

Lee Phillips, Secretary 

Additional Board Members

Mary Jane Doerr

Lynn Duse

Paul Hramiec

Ann Ingles

Lynnet Johnson

Irma Noel

B.J. Russell