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

Closed for the season. We will reopen in May.
Private Museum tours available. 
Please call the Print Shop office to make arrangements: 231.448.2254.

Museum Week 2024
July 15 - July 19

Schedule & Information

THE PRINT SHOP MUSEUM WELCOMES THE NORTHERN ISLANDER NEWSPAPER!
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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We are almost done decorating for our 2nd Annual Holiday Social. This Saturday 12/14 @ 6:30 pm. Appetizers, Music, Cash Bar, and Silent Auction.
www.facebook.com/share/p/15azwgDrbA/We are pleased to announce our 2nd Annual Holiday Social at the Beaver Island Historical Society on Saturday, 12/14 at 6:30. Cheryl Oliver Kern has done an exceptional job decorating. We look forward to seeing you this weekend. Beaver Island Historical Society Cheryl Oliver Kern
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We are almost done decorating for our 2nd Annual Holiday Social. This Saturday 12/14 @ 6:30 pm.  Appetizers, Music, Cash Bar, and Silent Auction.  
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Please join us on Saturday, December 14th at 6:30 p.m. for our 2nd Annual Holiday Social. The museum will be adorned with holiday decorations, so come see us and enjoy the ambiance. ... See MoreSee Less

Please join us on Saturday, December 14th at 6:30 p.m. for our 2nd Annual Holiday Social. The museum will be adorned with holiday decorations, so come see us and enjoy the ambiance.

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Will there be drinks other than the cash bar ? I liked the set up last year,sorry it changed

Yes we will have adult beverages and punch Look forward to seeing you.

The Society is taking applications through next Friday. If you are interested or know someone who might be interested, please share with a friend.Job Opening! Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter no later than 11/15 to director@beaverislandhistory.org or postal address: BIHS, PO Box 263, Beaver Island, MI 49782.

For more information call 231.448.2254
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The Society is taking applications through next Friday.  If you are interested or know someone who might be interested, please share with a friend.
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