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Beaver Island Historical Society

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26275 Main St
Beaver Island, MI 49782
(231) 448-2254
Hours:
Father's Day - Labor Day
Mon-Sat 11-5
Sun 1-4
Shoulder Season: please call for hours/private tours

About Us

The Beaver Island Historical Society was founded in 1957 to collect and share the fascinating history of Beaver Island. A remote island in Lake Michigan, it has witnessed many interesting and unique… read more

  • About

    The Beaver Island Historical Society was founded in 1957 to collect and share the fascinating history of Beaver Island. A remote island in Lake Michigan, it has witnessed many interesting and unique historical events, and has been home to various groups including Native Americans, a Mormon branch known as the Strangites, Irish immigrants, fisherman, lumberjacks, and many more.

    The Beaver Island Historical Society currently operates two museums on the Island, the Print Shop Museum and the Marine Museum, as well as two additional historical sites, Heritage Park and the Protar Home. We offer several resources and services to our visitors, including genealogical research free of charge, copies of archival photos, and a series of historical journals and other books for purchase. Additionally, we host many events throughout the year to promote the Island's history.

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  • Directions

    One block from the Ferry.