Centennials in Saugatuck

This year marks the 250th anniversary from America’s declaration of independence in 1776. Learn about the ways Americans have looked back on their own history at the Centennial in 1876 and at the Bi-centennial in 1976. This talk will explore Lakeshore celebrations as well as the national context of the birth of the United States and collective memory.

Eric Gollannek is Executive Director of the SDHC and holds a PhD in Art History from the University of Delaware. He has presented on topics on art history, historic preservation, Great Lakes history, and collective memory.