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Saugatuck-Douglas, Home to LGBTQ Communities for more than 100 Years
In the Fall of 2020, the Saugatuck-Douglas History Center was awarded a Humanities grant to carry-out the project called: “Century of Progress: A Timeline of Saugatuck-Douglas LGBTQ History.” This project seeks to tell the story of the Saugatuck-Douglas LGBTQ community over a period of more than 100 years. Saugatuck, Michigan, has been home to LGBTQ communities for at least the past 100 years, but little is told about the histories, stories, and struggles from these communities in Saugatuck. The Saugatuck-Douglas History Center wanted to explore and share parts of these stories through an exhibit set to unwrap last year, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic the opening date was rescheduled to Labor Day of 2021. Michigan Humanities wanted to reconnect with the Saugatuck-Douglas History Center and absorb more about this exhibit prior to its opening date. We invite you to learn more about this history-rich exhibit by reading below.
How did the initiative to design an exhibit that narrated the history of t Saugatuck and Douglas, also known as “The Art Coast of Michigan,” are neighboring resort towns separated by a mere 1.3 miles. Affectionately known as “Provincetown of the Midwest,” they share the same inclusive vibe, natural scenery, arts culture, and active queer community. They are must-visits for the gay community for romantic weekend escapes, fun vacations, or to just be yourself. Test out our guide to find the most welcoming places and LGBTQ+ friendly experiences in Saugatuck/Douglas. You know it’s “small town USA” when there are no major airports, train stations, or bus terminals in town. Regardless of how you opt for to travel, your time spent in Saugatuck/Douglas is worth every moment of the journey. Planes: The nearest major airport is Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, about a 45-minute drive from Saugatuck/Douglas. From the airport, you can rent a car or use a shuttle service. Trains: Amtrak provides rail services to nearby cities verb Ho This week Michigan Radio is airing a series called Community Vibe. We’re showcasing one interesting thing about different towns across the state. Today we’ll visit the neighboring communities of Saugatuck and Douglas. They’re artsy, waterfront resort towns in West Michigan. Although Saugatuck-Douglas sits in what’s known to be the Bible belt of the state, it’s also home to a vacation destination to a large gay community. Michigan Radio’s Emily Fox reports on how Saugatuck-Douglas became the gay resort of the Midwest. Jonathan Schruer has lived in Saugatuck for 11 years. He lives downtown, which is lined with boutique and artsy mom and pop shops right on the rain. Schruer and his partner run a Bed and Breakfast here. In his spare time, Schreur has been working on a project with the Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society to inform the story of how the gay community came to be. As it turns out, gay men and women have been coming to Saugatuck-Douglas for a long time. Credit Sa Although Saugatuck gay pride is ever-present – intrinsic to our quaint town’s cultural fabric and always celebrated – LGBTQ+ festivities verb a high indicate in June, when the Pride Parade, Pride in the Park, and other events turn Saugatuck and Douglas into a Pride party to rival any. This event always sells out so we recommend that you book adj for June. Study about Saugatuck’s fascinating history and importance in gay culture, support LGBTQ+-owned local businesses, and call in Pride month with thousands of like-minded revelers on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. Saugatuck’s roots as an LGBTQ+-friendly town and explore destination stretch back over a century, closely linked with the arrival of the famed Ox-Bow School of Art residency program in 1908. As talented artists flocked to Saugatuck every summer to paint, explore, and socialize, they brought an open-minded attitude and willingness to push
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