[History Hounds] The Old Rugged Cross: The Hymn and the Michigan Church with Robert & Molly Schaffer, the Old Rugged Cross Foundation

In 1913, Rev. George Bennard completed his new hymn, “The Old Rugged Cross,” while staying in the hamlet of Pokagon and introduced the finished version at a revival meeting in the Pokagon Methodist Episcopal Church. Come learn about America’s most beloved hymn and the restoration of this historic church.

We'd like to thank the Historical Society of Michigan (HSM), which supports local history organizations, like us! They are continuing to make their History Hounds Lecture Series available online for free to members of HSM’s member organizations. Register for this remote presentation by 3:00pm the previous day. Click here to register. Select “A member of an Organizational Member of HSM” to enjoy this presentation at no charge.