Beaver Island Historical Society

06/01/2026

The July lineup includes the Society's revered Museum Week programming honoring America 250 themes

06/01/2026

The June edition is here!

A new edition is available online, click to view

05/31/2026

AMVETS POST 46 LED COMMUNITY MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE

On Monday, May 25, the Beaver Island community gathered at the Beaver Island Veterans Memorial Park overlooking the harbor to honor Memorial Day...

05/28/2026

☀️BIHS Kids Camp still has availability for adventurers!☀️

Kids Camp will be held at the Parish Hall, 26325 Main St.

Each day features a themed activity in the mornings, and then, after lunch, the teams and/or groups get to write and perform their own Beaver Island-themed plays for the families on Friday.

Lunch this year will be prepped and cooked by a well-trusted chef with over 20 years experience, including owning his own catering company out of Northern Illinois.

More information, including schedule details, permission slips, lunch menu, and chef certifications, will be sent out at the beginning of July.

For inquries, please reach out to Brittney Kay, Kids Camp Coordinator:
[email protected]
989-619-2218

05/24/2026

BANQUET 2026 HONORS BEAVER ISLAND’S SENIOR CLASS

For the senior class of 2026, Banquet was more than just a prom; it is one of Beaver Island's most cherished traditions. For over 30 years, this...

05/21/2026

The museums are OPEN today!
Today: Print Shop (only) will be open 2-5
Friday: Print Shop and Marine Museum 11-2
Saturday: Print Shop 11-5 and Marine Museum 11-2
Sunday: Print Shop and Marine Museum 1-4
Monday: Print Shop 11-2 and Marine Museum 11-5
Join us Thursday–Saturdays from 11 AM–5 PM as we welcome another beautiful season on Beaver Island. *Noting open hours until Father's Day weekend are based on Docent availability.
Beginning Father’s Day Weekend, the Beaver Island Historical Society museums will transition to daily summer hours:
Monday–Saturday: 11 AM–5 PM
Sunday: 1 PM–4 PM

Protar Hours will be posted in June.

Come explore the unique history of Beaver Island and the Archipelago at the Print Shop Museum, Marine Museum, Protar Home, and Heritage Park. We look forward to welcoming you!

05/17/2026

A TRADITION THAT LASTS: ISLAND CLEANUP

I deeply value my childhood on Beaver Island. There are so many skills and habits I acquired there that I still carry with me today. Sometimes, as...

05/10/2026

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

Happy Mother’s Day!Today is a special day to honor motherhood and celebrate the beauty of life, growth, and love made possible by the powerful...

05/03/2026

FROM THE ARCHIVES: YOUNG ACTORS STRIKE GOLD ON STAGE

5TH–6TH GRADERS STRIKE GOLDThe following article was originally published in the Beaver Beacon in May 2006. We’re sharing it again, 20 years later,...

05/01/2026

Check out the latest edition of the Northern Islander!

A new edition is available online, click to view