# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Unveiling of Passenger Pigeon Monument in Petoskey
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Unveiling of new Petoskey Passenger Pigeon Monument created by artist Todd McCrain, joining the growing City of Petoskey public art projects. Reading from Aldo Leopold’s “On a Monument to the Pigeon,” Linda Hammond, a local singer-songwriter, will perform her Ballad of the Passenger Pigeon and there will be brief remarks at the Danser Professional Building, 308 State Street, Petoskey.

In an effort to foster a greater love for Northern Michigan’s natural resources, local organizations are coming together this June to host a week of free, public events commemorating "The Great Petoskey Passenger Pigeon Nesting of 1878".

The week-long series, running from June 15 through June 19, 2026, will culminate in the unveiling of a new bronze monument dedicated to the extinct bird.

The commemorative week is supported by numerous collaborating partners, including the Emmet County Historical Commission, Little Traverse History Museum, Little Traverse Conservancy, Mackinac State Historic Parks, Petoskey Regional Audubon Society, Inland Seas Education Association, Crooked Tree Arts Center, and The City of Petoskey.

In addition to the scheduled events, the Little Traverse History Museum will be open all week from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to stop by to view a taxidermy passenger pigeon and a wall mural depicting the 1800’s hunting of the birds in the Petoskey area.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/petoskey/unveiling-of-passenger-pigeon-monument-in-petoskey/200030078668518
- **Event Categories**: art, music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Petoskey
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Danser Professional Building, 308 State Street, Petoskey, MI 49770
- **lat**: 45.37212
- **long**: -84.97144
- **full address**: The Danser Professional Building, 308 State Street, Petoskey, MI 49770, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Unveiling of Passenger Pigeon Monument in Petoskey being held?
  - **A:** Unveiling of Passenger Pigeon Monument in Petoskey takes place on Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am to Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am at The Danser Professional Building, 308 State Street, Petoskey, MI 49770, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Unveiling of Passenger Pigeon Monument in Petoskey?
  - **A:** Unveiling of Passenger Pigeon Monument in Petoskey is organized by The Great Petoskey Passenger Pigeon Nesting of 1878.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Unveiling of Passenger Pigeon Monument in Petoskey is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Petoskey, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Unveiling of Passenger Pigeon Monument in Petoskey sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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