Beaver Island Historical Society Welcomes You to Our Past
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.
King Strang
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.
For an overview of Beaver Island History please visit: http://www.beaverisland.net/beaver-island-history
2019 Schedule and Brochure
Museum Hours
June 17, 2019, through September 1, 2019
Sunday 1-4
Monday - Saturday 11-5
Before and after Season hours:
Weekends only 1-4 PM Memorial Day through Father's Day and Labor Day through Bite of Beaver (Oct. 5).
View Brochure for complete schedule
Please call 231.448.2254 for more information.
Construction Update
The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that a legacy benefactor, George Bisbee of Jackson MI, provided the Society just over $500,000, which will be used for financing the Print Shop Addition, including some of the exhibits. The Board is also grateful to the many Island benefactors who have supported the expansion concept and contributed to the capital campaign already and to those future benefactors who will continue to support the Society in fulfilling the vision to share the unique historical stories of the Archipelago through the renovated and expanded museum.
Architectural services are being provided pro-bono by Ebersoldt + Associates Architects, and its owner, Vince Ebersoldt, a long-time Island visitor, Island property owner and benefactor, as well as a BIHS Trustee. The Board of Trustees are extremely grateful to Vince and his team for the work they are doing on behalf of the Society, helping to keep Island History Alive!
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Ship Wreck of the Carl D. Bradley:Frank Mays (2019-07-18)
– Author: Frank Mays, Ship Wreck of the Carl D. Bradley 11-5 PM St. James Episcopal Church. Frank Mays survived the shipwreck of the freighter known as the Queen of the Lakes. Frank tells the story in his book, and will speak here on Beaver Island!Irish history will be in focus for the upcoming Irish Feile on Beaver Island, Michigan. Shake Your Shamrocks! Exciting musical performance line-up with professional Irish music entertainers engaged PLUS our own genuine Irish musicians and dancers. A rollicking good time will be had!
Ruth Brennan
Right here on Beaver Island, in our very own Marine Museum! www.miarttours.com/home/hauling-in-the-nets
www.miarttours.com/home/hauling-in-the-nets, Right here on Beaver Island, in our very own Marine Museum!
It is a beautiful day to get outside and enjoy the Island. Suggested things to do:
* Climb the Whiskey Point Tower 11-1
* Walk or bike the Historical Walking Tour. Stop 1 is in front of the Ferry dock.
* Tour the Protar Home 1-3.
Photography by Frank Solle / Stillpoint Photography