Archibald Jones Day

Archibald Jones Day - Beulah

"Archibald Jones Day" will be on Saturday, August 27 at the Village Park in Beulah, MI. Archibald Jones is known for engineering the 'Tragedy of Crystal Lake' in 1873 by connecting Crystal Lake to Lake Michigan to assist his shipping business and not checking the elevation differences between the two bodies of water. As a result, there is now waterfront property all around Crystal Lake and the Village of Beulah was settled.

Activities for all ages start at 10:30 with a walking tour of Beulah and the waterfront area as well as a wide variety of 'Victorian era' games. There is a simulation of the lowering of the lake as well as hearing Mr. Jones tell his side of the story at 1 pm. Following Mr. Jones will be a sing-along and a birthday celebration in honor of his 200th birthday. Music by "3 Husbands on the Loose" will be provided and food will be available for purchase as well. Dr. Stacy Daniels will have a presentation on Archibald Jones and his impact on Benzie County on Friday, August 26 at the Darcy Library in downtown Beulah at 7 pm.

For more information, contact Louis Yock at Benzie Area Historical Society 231-882-5539 or Vicki Carpenter at 231-882-4847

photos:
demonstration of the lowering of the lake
"Archie" explaining how it was 'suppose' to work
all ages enjoyed playing marbles

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