Discovering Black Eden
Welcome to the historic paradise of Idlewild Michigan! This series of geocaches is dedicated to this historical resort area where thousands of black Americans would while away their time or find themselves grooving to the greats of decades past. Whether you are “Idle men or wild women” enjoy your time in Idlewild as you discover what was once known as Black Eden!
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The Idlewild Historic & Cultural Center
A community plan since 1973, the Idlewild Historic & Cultural Center has been designed to function as a center for education and performance activities on a scale appropriate to Lake County. It offers Lake County youth and adults the opportunity for education and appreciation of the arts. Local, state, national and internationally-known artists are frequently invited to visit and teach.
The Idlewild Historic Cultural Center is a wonderful tourist attraction located in Idlewild. It tells the story of the founders of Idlewild and the famous African Americans in all walks of life---entertainment, business, medicine, education, religion, and civil rights—who visited and made their summer homes and permanent residences in this Lake County retreat with exceptional natural beauty.
The story isn’t told just with local memorabilia within the walls of a building. The telling takes visitors to areas beyond Idlewild and in some ways, beyond Lake County, for as it unfolds, visitors will see that the Idlewild story is the American story in all its social and cultural significance.
The Center focuses on historic, museum exhibits, and cultural activities.
Text from historicidlewild (dot) org
This cache’s content was created by the Ferris State University Historical Task Force in collaboration with gregg1199 who provided the container, coordinates and volunteered their time. Thank you!