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The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
Address
1200 W. 11th Street
Traverse City,
MI
49684
United States
Regions: Northern Michigan
Phone
231.941.1900 ex. 120
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The Village is the unique renovation of dozens of historic buildings formerly known as the Traverse City State Hospital. Come hear the history and be amazed!
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CALLING ALL HISTORY SEEKERS!
Your groups will hunger for more as they listen to The Village at Grand Traverse Commons history tours. Don't miss out!
It's not a secret that The Village is brimming with rich history. It is the foundation upon which we are built. Spend the afternoon soaking it in.
The former Traverse City State Hospital is immersed in over 100 years of history. The evolution from a state run asylum to a thriving and bustling community is the foundation of what makes The Village what it is today.
Your groups will hunger for more as they listen to The Village at Grand Traverse Commons history tours. Don't miss out!
It's not a secret that The Village is brimming with rich history. It is the foundation upon which we are built. Spend the afternoon soaking it in.
- Join us on a 2 hour tour exploring what was once known as Traverse City State Hospital and before that Northern Michigan Asylum.
- Visit B50 The Village Store to see some historic artifacts or purchase a book about the former Asylum.
- Explore the Historic Arboretum on our Front Lawn by discovering over 30 rare species of trees and by clicking here.
- Drive less than a mile to visit the Historic Barns Park.
The former Traverse City State Hospital is immersed in over 100 years of history. The evolution from a state run asylum to a thriving and bustling community is the foundation of what makes The Village what it is today.
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Traverse City State Hospital Presentation
Expires: 01/29/2024
Pricing: $20 Per Person
Description
Developed by veteran tour guides Joe Kilpatrick and Catherine Allen-Goodwin, this is a seated multimedia exploration of the history of the Northern Michigan Asylum, presented in the comfort of Kirkbride Hall, the former Chapel of the Asylum.
Attendees journey through a broad collection of photos and videos related to the remarkable legacy of the Northern Michigan Asylum, from its construction in 1883 through its century of operation and closing in 1989, to its re-birth in the early 2000s.
Groups of 10 to 120
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