[History Hounds] Once Upon a Time at the Opera House: Drama at Three Historic Michigan Theaters with James Berton Harris, Author

During the period of 1882-1928, opera houses were vital fixtures of cultural and community life in nonmetropolitan areas of the country. However, the importance of these theaters has seldom been documented, and many of Michigan’s wonderful old jewel boxes have been razed or burned down. This presentation will explore the Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater, the Ramsdell Theatre in Manistee, and the Calumet Theatre—all of which have served their communities for over a century.

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.