Colonial Dames and FOHRA Reveal a Cupola

Read a great article in the Oakland Press about the Haven Hill Gatehouse Cupola Reveal day.

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John Fitzgerald

The Friends of Highland Recreation Area (FOHRA) volunteer organization was established in 2007, and is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt non-profit organization operating under lease agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Within one of the most picturesque, fascinating, and historically significant state parks in southeast lower Michigan, our goal is to combine the former Haven Hill estate history with Highland Recreation Area’s existing amenities, wilderness, and recreation.

There's Still Time for Your Spring Memorial Brick at Haven Hill

There's Still Time for Your Spring Memorial Brick at Haven Hill

As you know, the Friends of Highland Recreation Area have a beautiful location for you to honor or memorialize a relative, friend, family member, or beloved pet in the lawn/garden area of the former Edsel Ford Haven Hill Gatehouse. Brick orders need to be placed by April 1st if you want to have one or more installed by May 9, 2020 in time for Spring.

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The Gatehouse

I had a new adventure the other day after the work day at the barn... I found and photographed the old Gatehouse to Haven Hill. It's located a hundred yards east of the Ranger Station. Click on the pics to see the larger version of each photograph. Gatehouse 1

What a neat old structure... rotting away unfortunately. I can just imagine guests to the area arriving here years and years ago, checking in with the attendants, and then shuttling off through the winding roads and hills towards the lodge!

Gatehouse 2

I'll learn more of this structure from other members of the Friends Group I'm sure. I can't wait to ask more about it. Amazing.

Gatehouse 3