Visit our Historical Center and Gift Shop

Hours of Operation
Historic Center and Gift Shop - Seasonal/Summer Hours 
COST: No admission fee, however donations are appreciated
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Open Saturdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day weekends
​10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (entry by 4:00 p.m. please)

NOW CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. WE HOPE YOU WILL VISIT US NEXT SUMMER!!
 
The Idlewild Historic & Cultural Center was created out of a desire to have the story of Idlewild told in Idlewild. It is open to the public during posted hours.
 
This facility does not receive any tax or other public funds to support the building or its operations. Donations are appreciated to support this endeavor.
 
Large and Bus Group Visitation Policy
Groups size of 15 or more people must have a two-week advance reservation.
For large groups, a $5 per person donation is requested for posted hours or special visitation arrangements.
 
​To schedule a group visit, call (231) 757-3785,
Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or email fivecap@fivecap.org​

VISIT TO WATCH THE VIDEO DOCUMENTARY:

Some of the items available in the Gift Shop include:
Book: Idlewild "The Black Eden", by Dr. Ronald Stephens
Book: Negroes with Guns (Robert F. Williams) 
Book: Radio Free Dixie: Robert F. Williams and the Roots of Black Power
Idlewild Tee-Shirts, Postcards, and Souvenirs such as water bottles, coffee mugs, shot glasses
​                 ...... just to name a few!!