The Big List of Festival Things to See and Do September 27th at Highland Recreation Area!

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.

Invitation and Reminder: Haven Hill Festival - Saturday, September 27

Thank you for following our great volunteer group! We’re reminding all FOHRA emailing list subscribers of our annual Haven Hill Festival at Highland State Recreation Area on Saturday, September 27. Mark your calendars and watch your email inbox for more details… we’ve some very very special developments to share!

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.

Shadow Puppets to Entertain at Haven Hill Gatehouse 1st Public Open House

Shadow Puppets to Entertain at Haven Hill Gatehouse 1st Public Open House

Adults and Children come visit the Haven Hill Gatehouse in Highland State Recreation Area on Saturday, September 28th at 1, 2, or 3pm for a LIVE Shadow Puppet Show presented by Friends of Highland Recreation Area (FOHRA) volunteer member Ted Sienkiewicz.

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“Electric Cars: Past, Present, & Future” - A Free Presentation at the Haven Hill Festival

“Electric Cars: Past, Present, & Future” - A Free Presentation at the Haven Hill Festival

Learn about the history of electric automobiles. Why did the early electric vehicles outsell gasoline powered vehicles? When and why were they overcome by cars with internal combustion engines? What caused the recent resurgence of the electric car?

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