Welcome to the Best Kept Secret in Van Buren County

The Van Buren County Historical Society is committed to the preservation of antiquities and our county's historical information, and to provide a repository for historical artifacts and documents that enrich our county's history;  To inform present and future generations of their existence and to display them for the education and enjoyment of all.

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We have closed for the 2024 season but will reopen on May 2, 2025.   Our regular hours will be Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from noon to 5pm.   Until then please browse

our website and visit our Facebook page under Van Buren County Historical Society to be kept informed of our upcoming plans

and activities.   We also give thanks to

our wonderful volunteers for their time

and efforts that have made this past

year so successful.

 

Donations may be sent to:

Van Buren County Historical Society

P. O. Box 452

Hartford, MI   49057


Our anxiously awaited Van Buren County Historical Society Cookbook has been

published and is now available.   Be sure to get one while supplies last!

Go to "Our Events" page for information about the cookbook and how to order one. 

Some of the many before and after pictures of the storm damage.   

Our exhibition space

We now have exhibits on all four floors of the museum with 44 rooms of displays... PLUS a Blacksmith shop, log cabin and other outdoor treasurers.
See photos of our exhibits

Our Volunteers

Our highly qualified volunteers will be happy to take you on a tour through the museum.
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Our Board Members

Sandra Merchant - President

Joyce Kerr - Vice President

Linda Reynnells - Treasurer

Kristine Brando - Recording Secretary

Roylinda Rumbaugh - Corresponding Secretary

Kurt Doroh - Trustee

Bette Glindmeyer - Trustee

Geoffrey Abrams - Trustee

Alex Moody - Trustee

Finis (Tad) Moody - Trustee

Midge Piecyk - Trustee

Steven Rigoni - Trustee

Our 
exhibits

We offer our visitors an eclectic collection of pieces from a range of different periods and eras.

See this and more exhibits on our Gallery page.

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