Oh These Irish Hills! is a non-profit organization formed in the late summer of 2004 with the stated purpose of advancing an Irish Hills legacy that involves area individuals, groups and organizations in activities that celebrate the beauty of the place, the spirit of its people and the progression of its history.

MotorCity Wayside Exhibits
Purchase Trees for Hayes State Park
Beautification and Economic Development of US Highway 12
Identify Another Property for National Register Listing
 

Oh These Irish Hills! Sponsored research on four historically significant properties in the Irish Hills. This research has been completed and was submitted to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) for recommendation to the National Park Service on the properties’ suitability as certified historic structures on the National Register of Historic Places. Click on the links below to view a short history on each of the four properties drawn from that research.
Brick Walker Tavern St. Joseph's Shrine  
Irish Hills Twin Towers The Davenport House - Formally Bauer Mannor  

The wood frame Walker Tavern, now part of the Michigan Historical Museum System and St. Michaels Church are also listed on the National Register. Excepting St. Michaels, all these properties are located along Michigan Ave. (U.S. Highway 12). If you would like more information on this project or about Oh These Irish Hills! Please call 517.592.7003.

 
  Click here to view or print sponsorship information.
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Tower prints can be purchased in Brooklyn, Michigan at Columbia Interiors, and Cherry Creek Cellars for just $15 each. For more information, call 517.592.7003.
 
 

Writing Contest Update: 
The winners are still being determined - we had so many good articles it has been difficult to decide on the winners.  The winners will be posted as soon as the winners are chosen.  Thank you Blissfield, Britton-Macon and Onsted Schools for your participation, you are producing great writers!

Oh These Irish Hills Festival 2010!! September 18th from 10:00 to 5:00 at Hidden Lake Gardens.

Click here to download the Application for the Irish Hills Idol Contest!

New this year...A 5K Run/Walk & Kids Sprint! Download the Application Here! or go to Click Here to register On-Line! The 5K Run and Walk as well as the Kids Sprint will also be at Hidden Lake Gardens beginning at 9:00 a.m. More details will be coming soon! The race is also listed on RunMichigan.com.

Randy's Roadside BBQ will have Beatles & BBQ beginning at 7:00 p.m..

Row Row Your Cardboard Box Boat will be at Jerry's Pub on September 19th, beginning at 12:00, noon.

2010 6th Annual Oh These Irish Hills Festival Vendor and Crafter Application

Festival Flyer

History Palooza

History Display Application

Antique Booth Application

OTIH Festival Photos were taken by Joe Oliver of Joe's Digital Photography.

Click here to go to the Photo Portfolio.

Once you get to his page, click on the picture to be taken to the entire gallery.

Row Row Row Your Boat Guidelines and Application

 

 

 

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