Boyne Heritage Center

03/11/2026

A heartfelt thank you to all who supported our Irish Dinner fundraiser, and to Stiggs for their superb cooking and warm hospitality! “May the Irish hills caress you. May her lakes and rivers bless you. May the luck of the Irish enfold you. May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you.” Slainte!

03/11/2026

A heartfelt thank you to all who supported our Irish Dinner fundraiser at Stiggs last night, and to Stiggs for their superb cooking and warm hospitality!

“May the Irish hills caress you. May her lakes and rivers bless you. May the luck of the Irish enfold you. May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you.”

Slainte!

03/10/2026

IRISH DINNER FUNDRAISER TONIGHT AT STIGGS: 5pm and 8pm seatings. Every pint and plate helps the Boyne Heritage Center bring our local history alive for generations to come. We're servin' up a feast so grand as to make Saint Paddy himself proud:
- Smoked corn beef
- Shepherds pie
- Colcannon
- Cabbage
- Irish potato salad
- Seafood chowder
- Special Irish dessert
- and of course, good Irish ales!
Tickets $75: https://www.boyneheritage.org/event-list

03/04/2026

IRISH DINNER FUNDRAISER, TUESDAY MARCH 10TH, 5 and 8pm seatings. Every pint and plate helps keep our local history alive and kickin' for generations to follow. We're servin' up a feast so grand as to make Saint Paddy himself proud:

- Smoked corn beef
- Shepherds pie
- Colcannon
- Cabbage
- Irish potato salad
- Seafood chowder
- Special Irish dessert
- and of course, good Irish ales!

Tickets $75: https://www.boyneheritage.org/event-list

12/10/2025

NEW ORNAMENT "The Boyne Theater" now available at City Hall! $35 each, or buy all three in the series for $100 (limited quantities available)

09/10/2025

https://travelwithbillandann.com/f/visiting-newgrange-exploring-ireland%E2%80%99s-boyne-valley

Ireland has no shortage of historic landmarks, but few places can match the mystery and significance of Newgrange. Located in County Meath in the lush Boyne River Valley, this prehistoric site is older than both Stonehen...

06/26/2025

Join us for an evening of Irish music July 8th at 7pm at the Boyne Area Performing Arts Center. "Shannon Lee" brings a cosmopolitan twist to traditional Irish music. Featuring Hannah Harris on fiddle and vocals and Alberto (Bear) Whitmer on guitar and bodhran, the duo brings an act that is both an energizing and grounding experience. Hannah and Bear's incredible musicianship, storytelling and warm stage presence make for an unforgettable performance. Have a listen! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWN6TE80IGc&list=PLKQAhJvH2qRsI3UXZ9oG4dX9ZUBfKs7kI&index=7
Tickets are $25 at the door.

06/12/2025

ERIC HEMENWAY, “History of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians in the Region.”
Wednesday, June 18, 7pm, Boyne District Library Community Room. Hosted by Friends of the Boyne River and Boyne Heritage Center

05/30/2025

JOIN US TONIGHT at the library at 6:00! See and hear details about the September 2026 community trip to Ireland — itinerary, costs, plus see a slide show by locals Richard and Robin Wright from their trip to our Irish twin city, Trim.

05/27/2025

Join us for an informational meeting about the 2026 community group trip to Ireland this Friday, May 30th at 6pm in the library community room. See a slide show of the Irish Boyne Valley and get preliminary itinerary and costs.

05/22/2025

Throughout our exhibit, we have several pieces of history from the Boyne City, Ga***rd, and Alpena railroad. That’s because of the railroad’s major role in the development of the Boyne area! Once it was built, it was the main route for people, lumber, and goods.

What we have in the pictures is a sample of the full collection. Starting off, we have the ticket sign from the railroad’s later years as the Boyne Valley railroad. From earlier years, we also have the cash journal for the BCG&A and a railroad crossing lantern. The cash journal is a great resource for historians to understand the business. On the other hand, when you come by our exhibits, if you can catch the lights just right, you can see the lantern almost glow!