Beaver Island Historical Society Welcomes You to Our Past
The 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, 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.
Explore our history, find out about the king, fishing, shipwrecks, island life, natural history, our Irish heritage, and much more.
Museum Hours
Monday through Saturday 11 AM - 5PM
Sunday 1-4 PM
Private Museum tours available available after hours or season
Please call the Print Shop office to make arrangements: 231.448.2254.
Museum Week 2024
July 15 - July 19
The Beaver Island Historical Society is pleased to announce that the Northern Islander will again be published in the Print Shop where it began in 1850! In February, the Historical Society purchased the Northern Islander and Beaver Beacon from former owner Cynthia Johnson.
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Had an absolutely fabulous time meeting all of the folks there, boodlin', making new friends, and schmoozin' with film folks. Thanks for an awesome time and I look forward to comin' back next year.
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Thanks so much for having us on the island, we're excited to share this story with other folks who love Michigan's crazy history!
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Is this a west Michigan thing or just beaver island filmakers?
Michigan made films to be shown on Beaver Island. Meet & Greets with the producers.
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Thank you. Great presentation.