Beaver Island Historical Society

Beaver Island Historical Society The Beaver Island Historical Society was founded in 1957 to collect, preserve, and share the fascinating stories of Beaver Island and the Archipelago.

Beginning June 19, 2022 all museums will be open daily through Labor Day Weekend.

VOTE TODAY!
09/01/2026

VOTE TODAY!

The 2026 Northern Islander Poetry Contest is now open for voting!The contest began in April and lasted through August 2026. Almost 25 poems...

The September 2026 edition is here!
09/01/2026

The September 2026 edition is here!

A new edition is available online, click to view

CAITLIN'S GARDEN BLOOMS AGAIN
08/30/2026

CAITLIN'S GARDEN BLOOMS AGAIN

Caitlin’s Garden is a memorial garden featuring whimsical creatures and enchanting fairy villages just behind the Beaver Island District Library....

YOU LIVE ON AN ISLAND?
08/23/2026

YOU LIVE ON AN ISLAND?

One of my favorite parts of meeting new people is telling them where I’m from. As soon as I say, “I live on Beaver Island in Lake Michigan,” I...

DISCOVER THE FUN ON BEAVER ISLAND
08/09/2026

DISCOVER THE FUN ON BEAVER ISLAND

BEAVER ISLAND ROCKSOn Beaver Island, there is a popular hobby that is sure to keep your outdoor adventures interesting! While you are out and about...

HOMECOMING WEEKEND AND COMMUNITY NEWS
08/05/2026

HOMECOMING WEEKEND AND COMMUNITY NEWS

HOMECOMING WEEKEND: AUGUST 7 & 8Join the Beaver Island community for one of the island's most cherished annual traditions! Beginning Friday,...

THE SECRET LIVES OF STRANG'S WIVES
07/26/2026

THE SECRET LIVES OF STRANG'S WIVES

Fans of reality television may have heard of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, but Beaver Island has its own fascinating story of multiple wives...

Annual This Place Matters Potluck Picnic 8/22/26 1-4 PM at the Beaver Head Lighthouse.
07/21/2026

Annual This Place Matters Potluck Picnic 8/22/26 1-4 PM at the Beaver Head Lighthouse.

SMOKY SKIES OVER BEAVER ISLAND
07/19/2026

SMOKY SKIES OVER BEAVER ISLAND

Beginning midweek, around Wednesday, July 15, Beaver Island experienced significantly reduced air quality, with smoky conditions expected to...

07/16/2026

The museum’s will be closed today and our evening event is cancelled due to poor air quality and health concerns.

Address

26275 Main Street
Beaver Island, MI
49782

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5am
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+12314482254

Website

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