Historical Association of South Haven - Preserving Our Past, Enriches Our Future.

2018 Open House and Summer Events

Saturday, May 26 – Annual Open House & Slide Presentation, Hartman School, 6 – 8pm.

Saturday, June 23 – Bark Peelers at Douglas Dutchers, Beery Field, 2pm.

Sunday, June 24 – Our 12th annual Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social featuring Casco Band, Hartman School, 2 – 4pm.

Wednesday, July 11 – Getting Started: Researching Your Family Heritage, presented by Kris Rzepczynski, Archives of Michigan, Hartman School, 7pm.

Saturday, July 28 – Remembering the Keepers of the Light, 4 pm plaque placement service at Lakeview Cemetery and 5 pm reception at the Michigan Maritime Museum’s Lighthouse Keepers’ House.

Thursday, August 16 – South Haven in Stories and Song, Listiak Auditorium, 7pm.

Historical Association of South Haven
355 Hubbard, South Haven, Michigan

Open Tuesday & Wednesday 9 – 3:30 pm
Sundays in the summer 12 – 4 pm

The Life of Mary Pierce – Presentation Video

Mary Pierce was the first white woman to settle in Geneva Township, Michigan. Her story is told in this Readers Theater play "Letters from the Frontier" written by Elaine Fluck and preformed by the Silver Bag Ladies at Hartman School, the home of the … [Continue reading]

Lighthouse Dedication Ceremony Video

Watch the lighthouse dedication ceremony in a video by Richard Brunvand. It gives a real sense of the day we dedicated the lighthouse, July 19, and the lighthouse history and renovation. The lighthouse dedication ceremony was a fitting … [Continue reading]

$5,000 contribution from Rotary to the Historical Association of South Haven

A $5,000 contribution from Rotary to the Historical Association of South Haven (HASH) will help safeguard a community landmark and its treasures. The Rotary grant, $2,500 from the Rotary Club of South Haven which has been matched by its District … [Continue reading]

Lighthouse Dedication Ceremony

The lighthouse Dedication Ceremony, that took place on July 19, was a resounding success. A good time had by all and the weather very much cooperated to make a lovely event. The event began with the serving of cookies shaped like lighthouses … [Continue reading]

WOMEN WHO CARE SUPPORT HASH PROJECT

Contributions from members of Women Who Care of South Haven will help safeguard a community landmark and its treasures. The organization has presented $6,800 to the Historical Association of South Haven in support of the installation of a fire … [Continue reading]

Jim and Ed recognized for their service to South Haven

The City Council on Monday night adopted Proclamations recognizing Jim Ollgaard and Ed Appleyard for their lifelong community service, including their commitment to the Historical Association of South Haven. Jim and Ed's Proclamation … [Continue reading]

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