There have been six Captains who served as Lighthouse Keepers in South Haven, Michigan from 1872 through 1940. Two of those Captains, William P. Bryan, who served the first year from 1872 through 1873 and James S. Donahue, who served for 35 years – 1874 -1909, are buried in the South Haven, Michigan cemetery. This […]
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 Historical Association of South Haven Michigan. It was presented on Monday […]
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 celebration of the completion of the Save the Light campaign. Lighthouse shaped cookies, speeches, songs, and even […]
$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 organization, will support the installation of a fire detection system at the former Hartman School […]
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 at the new Lighthouse Plaza next to South Beach. The dedication included recognition […]
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 detection system at the former Hartman School where HASH is headquartered. The 110-year-old building, a designated […]
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 >>>