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
Irish Hills Recycling Center
Purchase Trees for Hayes State Park
Beautification 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.

 
 
New Sponsors
 
Returning Sponsors
Click on the link above to view or print sponsorship information.
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2009 Juried Art Show Information

2009 Juried Application

2009 Application

Oh These Irish Hills Writing Contest Information

Writing Contest Rubrics

SAVE THE DATE!

JURIED HIGH SCHOOL ART EXHIBITION

On September 19, 2009 the 5th Annual Oh These Irish Hills! Festival will take place at Hidden Lake Gardens, 6214 W. Monroe, Tipton, MI 49287.
This is a one day festival that begins at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 6:00 p.m.
We also want to showcase our local High School artists.
We are inviting you to submit your High School art. The art will be judged and 3 monetary prizes will be awarded at the Festival. Click here to download additional information and guidelines.

What Happened to the "Taste of the Irish Hills"???

Click here to find out!

 

Tower prints can be purchased in Brooklyn, Michigan at Columbia Interiors, Flagstar Home Loan Center, and Cherry Creek Cellars for just $15 each. For more information, call 517.592.7003.

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