The Heritage Museum and Cultural Center

The Heritage Museum and Cultural Center The Heritage Museum features the history of Benton Harbor / St. Joseph and the surrounding area.

The Heritage Museum and Cultural Center is pleased to announce that the organization is returning to its historic name, ...
05/07/2026

The Heritage Museum and Cultural Center is pleased to announce that the organization is returning to its historic name, the Fort Miami Heritage Society, reaffirming its commitment to preserving and sharing the rich history of the Benton Harbor and St. Joseph area. As part of this renewed focus on its core mission, the Society’s archives have been relocated to 777 Riverview Drive, Suite D109, Benton Harbor, Michigan. Researchers, historians, and community members can now also access the archives online at fortmiami.catalogaccess.com, making local historical resources more accessible than ever before. Work continues on expanding the Society’s online presence to include even more historical information and archival materials. If there is something you are seeking that does not yet appear in the online archive, it does not necessarily mean the Society does not have it in its collections. Community members are encouraged to contact the Fort Miami Heritage Society to arrange an in-person research appointment. A new website is being developed as well as a new social media presence during this rebranding period. Continue to communicate through this page during this transition.

As the archivists work to streamline the collection, several antique items with no ties to local history as well as offi...
08/08/2025

As the archivists work to streamline the collection, several antique items with no ties to local history as well as office items are available for purchase.

https://www.estatesales.net/MI/Saint-Joseph/49085/4603050hi

View information about this sale in Saint Joseph, MI. The sale starts Wednesday, August 13. It is being run by RB Zollar Estate Sales.

06/27/2025

Event venue liquidation sale

Friday, June 27 and Saturday June 28.
10 am to 5 pm.

Chairs, tables, china, glassware, decorations, miscellaneous event supplies

Also business equipment and office furnishings.

Stop by our new pop-up location tonight while you are at The Luminary Festival.
11/22/2024

Stop by our new pop-up location tonight while you are at The Luminary Festival.

Drop by the new Heritage Museum Pop-Up location at 606 Ship Street during Luminary Festival from 5 - 8 pm tonight for co...
11/22/2024

Drop by the new Heritage Museum Pop-Up location at 606 Ship Street during Luminary Festival from 5 - 8 pm tonight for cookies and holiday punch!

10/19/2024

ST. JOSEPH — The Heritage Museum and Cultural Center is in the process of selling the Priscilla Upton Byrns Center to the Curious Kids’ Museum.

09/01/2024

Unfortunately due to the waves crashing over the pier, we will have to suspend our lighthouse tour operations Sunday, September 1st. That also wraps up the last weekend of our public tour season!

We will still be doing private tours till October 15th (weather permitting along with staff availability) and we have one special day Sunday, September 29th we will be open 12-4!

08/31/2024

Thank you for another FANTASTIC summer of Lighthouse Tours! 🤩

Weather permitting, we will be open at the Inner Light on Sunday, September 1st from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM, with walking tours at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM. We will also have Private Tours available until October 15th. To schedule a Private Tour email [email protected]

Labor Day Weekend is upon us! And with it, our LAST FULL WEEKEND of public lighthouse hours for the 2024 season. While p...
08/28/2024

Labor Day Weekend is upon us! And with it, our LAST FULL WEEKEND of public lighthouse hours for the 2024 season. While private and special tour experiences will be available through October 15th (weather permitting, of course), this is the final weekend of regular hours where anyone can wander into the Inner Light, chat with our friendly docents, and climb to the top of the Inner Light for a view of St. Joseph, Benton Harbor, and Lake Michigan like no other!

Come visit us out on the North Pier this week:
WED - 🌅Sunset Tour Experience (SOLD OUT!)
FRI - ⛵️Lighthouse open 12-5 PM
FRI - 🛟Walking Tours 1 PM & 3 PM
SAT - ⛵️Lighthouse open 11 AM - 5 PM
SAT - 🛟Walking Tours 1 PM & 3 PM
SUN - ⛵️Lighthouse open 12-5 PM
SUN -🛟Walking Tours 1 PM & 3 PM
MON - 🚫Closed. Happy Labor Day!

The window for 2024 Lighthouse Tours is rapidly closing! Don't miss out on your opportunity to tour the inside of the In...
08/20/2024

The window for 2024 Lighthouse Tours is rapidly closing! Don't miss out on your opportunity to tour the inside of the Inner Light!

This Week's Lighthouse Hours...
WED - 🌅Sunset Tour Experience*
FRI - ⛵️Lighthouse open* 12-5 PM
FRI - 🛟Walking Tours* 1 PM & 3 PM
SAT - ⛵️Lighthouse open* 11 AM - 5 PM
SAT - 🛟Walking Tours* 1 PM & 3 PM
SUN - ⛵️Lighthouse open* 12-5 PM
SUN -🛟Walking Tours* 1 PM & 3 PM

*Lighthouse operations are always weather permitting, but at the moment this weekend's forecast looks perfect for tours!

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601 Main Street
Saint Joseph, MI
49085

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