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History Hounds | Reverend George Smith and the Old Wing Mission

[Historical Society of Michigan virtual presentation] Reverend George Smith and the Old Wing Mission with Rick Bosch, Holland Museum

In 1839, Reverend George Smith established the Old Wing Mission in Holland to minister to the area Odawa. Join us to learn about the mission's history, Rev. Smith and his family, and Chief Joseph Waukazoo and the Odawa.

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.