Past Programs

By Valerie Marvin

Literary societies like the South Haven Scott Club were founded in the latter part of the 1800’s in response to women wanting to broaden their minds and pursue intellectual development. In March of 1874 in the capital city, twenty-five women gathered together to create the Lansing Woman’s Club for the purpose of “providing a forum for self-improvement through the study of literature, the sciences, and the fine arts.” The club is still strong and vibrant 148 years later. Lansing Woman’s Club member and Michigan Capital Historian, Valerie Marvin will talk about the literary club movement and the history of the Lansing club. Anna Krajecki will present a short history of the Scott Club, and it will be interesting to compare and contrast the organizations.

By Roger Horton

What was it like to grow up in a small West Michigan port town in the 50’s and 60’s? Roger Horton will recount his boyhood adventures with friends from days gone by and will share photos of their various escapades. Roger has been an active member of the local community for many years and is noted as the resident storyteller. Take a trip back in time and enjoy Roger’s stories of the “Boyz on Bikez”.

By Anna Krajecki

The South Haven Scott Club, one of South Haven’s oldest organizations, traces its origins to 1883 when it was formed as a reading circle. The organization has been providing cultural events and programs to the community ever since 1893 in its Michigan Historic Site. Come and learn about the rich history of the Scott Club from Anna Krajecki, long time member and Past-President, and enjoy a tour of this South Haven landmark.

by Morris O. Thomas

Established in 1912, Idlewild welcomed African Americans with no restrictions at a time when segregation was rampant. The small town eventually became one of the most popular African American resorts in the Midwest. This presentation is journey back to the decades when Idlewild offered rest, relaxation, and a respite from racism. Morris O Thomas, retired Professor of Geography, Environment and Spatial Sciences at Michigan State University will present his program via Zoom. Scott Club will be open for participating in this program.

NOTE: 1:00pm On Zoom shown at the Scott Club. Or, join via Zoom from wherever you are located. Email info@scottclub.org for a Zoom link.

By Dr. Pamela Cook Miller

How can a story that is one of the oldest and most told in the history of humanity be mis-understood by almost everyone to be limited to only one animated cartoon which came out in 1950? Please join us to discover several of the most charming versions that are not widely known or told. Several rare versions will be told and discussed by Dr. Pamela Cook Miller, a performing member of the Jonesborough Storytellers’ Guild and founder of the Storytelling Resource Center in Jonesborough Tennessee.

1:00 – 4:00 pm

652 Phoenix Street, South Haven

What Michigan Historic Site has beautiful Austrian stained-glass windows but is not a church, counts a 1913 Everett Concert Grand piano among its prized possessions and has hosted events as diverse as poetry readings and a product display of Yamaha motorcycles? Come and see for yourself at the Scott Club Open House. Members will provide tours of this almost 130-year-old Michigan Historic Site and you will leave better-informed about this iconic South Haven landmark.

By Evergreen Macrame

Following enthusiastic response to their March 15, 2022 program on the History of Macrame, Evergreen Macrame will return to the South Haven Scott Club for a macrame plant hangar class. $30 fee includes materials and a plant! RSVP (required) to info@scottclub.org by June 21st.

By Barb Chartier Raudonis

South Haven resident Barb Chartier Raudonis is known by her friends as the Monarch Mama and has been able to be a part of every stage of the monarch butterfly’s life, from caterpillar egg to the butterfly’s first flight. Learn about all the stages of the monarch’s life, the plants that help support them, and their biggest threats.