History Center at Courthouse Square

History Center at Courthouse Square The History Center at Courthouse Square, operated by the Berrien County Historical Association, is located in Berrien Spring, MI.

The Square is home to the 1839 county courthouse, the oldest of its kind in Michigan. The Berrien County Historical Association was established in 1968 to preserve the 1839 County Courthouse and serve as the heart of Berrien County’s past. Since then, the grounds have expanded to include four additional buildings and is now referred to as the History Center at Courthouse Square. In addition to yea

r-round permanent exhibits exploring the story of Berrien County's heritage and history, the BCHA also hosts temporary exhibits throughout the year, where they dive deeper into selected topics ranging from the Blossomtime Festival Pageant to the story of Clark Equipment Company. As part of their mission to connect visitors and residents to the past, numerous programs are hosted each year, including a popular lecture series, musical concerts, and the ever popular Pickle Festival. While exhibits are free, some programs may have a fee and attendees are encouraged to visit our website or page's event section to learn more. Due to the historic nature of our grounds, accessibility for our guests with disabilities is not 100% throughout the property. We encourage you to call us to learn more about how you can still enjoy the stories of the Courthouse Square! During the winter months, Bennett's Forge and the Murdoch Log Cabin are closed to the public for their safety when the temperature drops below 30* as neither building are temperature-regulated at this time.

We still have more books! Come on down and claim your three free books!
07/23/2026

We still have more books! Come on down and claim your three free books!

Stuff A Bus will be at Courthouse Square on July 24th from 4-7 pm. Hope to see you there!
07/18/2026

Stuff A Bus will be at Courthouse Square on July 24th from 4-7 pm. Hope to see you there!

Three Free Books!Attention Berrien County Historical Association Members and Future Members:For a limited time, the Hist...
07/14/2026

Three Free Books!
Attention Berrien County Historical Association Members and Future Members:
For a limited time, the History Center at Courthouse Square is offering THREE FREE BOOKS with every paid BCHA membership!

Choose from a selection of our overstocked book collection in our giftshop, On the Docket Books & Gifts. These books are NEW and ready to read! Memberships can be purchased as low as $20 for yearly individual plans. The Museum is located at 313 N. Cass Street, Berrien Springs and the giveaway is available anytime during business hours (Wednesday-Saturday 10-5)

07/09/2026

[ATTENTION] The History Center will be closed Saturday, July 11, 2026.

Happy Birthday America!! Come down and join us for the Picklefest!
07/04/2026

Happy Birthday America!! Come down and join us for the Picklefest!

[VOLUNTEERS NEEDED]We're looking for three or four volunteers to act as gallery sitters in the Courthouse, upstairs, and...
06/30/2026

[VOLUNTEERS NEEDED]
We're looking for three or four volunteers to act as gallery sitters in the Courthouse, upstairs, and in the lower-level exhibit on July 4th anytime you can help out from 10-3 PM. If you can help us out, all you need to do is show up! Thanks from the BCHA!

06/24/2026

History Center at Courthouse Square will be closed this afternoon (Wednesday, June 24, 2026). See you Thursday.

06/24/2026

Meeting 6/23/26

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Jam! Thanks to the Pipestone Road Irregulars!
06/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Jam! Thanks to the Pipestone Road Irregulars!

06/14/2026

More great music at the History Center!

Address

313 N Cass Street
Berrien Springs, MI
49103

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+12694711202

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