The Friends of the Historic Commons is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to help preserve, protect, and enhance this significant piece of Traverse City history in an effort to share and make it accessible for all. Learn about our Projects We’re dedicated to celebrating and preserving thebeautiful grounds and woodlandshistoric buildings, andthe vision and cultural significanceof the entire campus of the former Traverse City State Hospital (the Northern Michigan Asylum.) Learn More Beauty is therapy. –Dr. James Decker Munson