Programs 2022-2023

All programs begin at 1:00 p.m.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s programs and concerts will be a hybrid of in-person (at the Scott Club unless noted otherwise) and online and will adhere to local Health Department guidelines.

All are welcome. Non-members/guests - email info@scottclub.org to request a Zoom link.

April 4: Pedaling the Pioneer Path

By Chuck Jager

In the summer of 2015, history teacher Chuck Jager hopped on his bicycle in downtown Detroit and set off across Michigan. Over a five-day journey, Jager attempted to retrace the old Territorial Road, the route of Michigan pioneers in the 1830’s. In the illustrated presentation “Pedaling the Pioneer Path,” Jager will not only share his adventures, but also the history of the road and the sites along Michigan’s 19th century Main Street. Part history, part travel guide, and part memoir, this presentation will take you on a bicycle adventure across Michigan and back through the past. Chuck Jager is a high school teacher who loves to include local history in his U.S. History classes and ride his bicycle to school. He is also the executive director of the Morton House Museum, “The Home of Benton Harbor History.” Membership meeting will follow program.

April 18: The Cut – 2022 Michigan Notable Book

By John Wemlinger

Author John Wemlinger is a retired US Army Colonel who served 27 years on active duty. Since retiring he has authored five novels, the latest of which, The Cut, was named a 2022 Michigan Notable Book by the Library of Michigan. The Cut tells the David and Goliath story of a small group of disgruntled homesteaders in northern Michigan in 1871 that take on Big Lumber who is flooding out their small farms in order to operate a water wheel-driven sawmill. John will join the South Haven Scott Club to talk about that story as well as the why and the how of his writing it. He will also have copies of all his books for signing. To find out more about him, he invites you to his website: www.johnwemlinger.com. Please join us to hear this award-winning author.

May 2: Frontiers in History

By SHHS History Students

Julie Sheppard’s award-winning history students will present their projects based on the National History Day theme for 2022-2023 “Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas.” Join us to watch these young students demonstrate their skill in front of a live audience. Membership meeting will follow program.

May 16: Tour South Haven’s 1st Hotel

On-site Program and Tour, NO ZOOM
313-315 Center Street, South Haven

By James Ollgaard

Meet at 313-315 Center St., the former Forest House Hotel and the first hotel built in South Haven in 1853. Jim Ollgaard, President of the Historical Association of South Haven (HASH), will walk us through the restoration of the building. The ground floor will have a downtown store for HASH, an exhibition space and a stepping off point for historical tours. The 2nd & 3rd floor will have rooms decorated in 1906 vintage for the purpose of historic tourism. Join us as we relive those bygone days.

June 6: Celebrate Scott Club’s 140th Year

LUNCHEON PROGRAM AND ENTERTAINMENT AT
SENIOR SERVICES OF VAN BUREN COUNTY
8337 M-140, SOUTH HAVEN.

RSVP REQUIRED. CONTACT INFO@SCOTTCLUB.ORG
NO ZOOM

Enjoy a delicious luncheon and entertainment in celebration of Scott Club’s 140th year. Annual meeting and installation of officers will follow luncheon.