Van Buren County Historical Society
Events scheduled for the 2025 season
Guest Speakers ---- Plans are being made to have guest speakers throughout this coming spring, summer and fall. Check back frequently for more information on the speakers and topics presented.
Museum Yard Sale ---- April 26, 2025 from 10am to 4pm located on the museum grounds at 58471 Red Arrow Hwy, Hartford MI. Booth space (10x10) is available for $20 by calling Linda at 269-500-1450. Booth set up is at 9am. Items that are NOT allowed for sale include clothing, firearms, alcohol and marijuana or marijuana products. Save the date and plan on coming!
Ice Cream Social ---- May 4, 2025 more information available at a later date listing activities and hours.
Car Show ---- July 12, 2025 more information available at a later date listing activities and hours.
Soup Supper ---- October (day to be announced later) at the New Lawrence Township Hall 411 N. Paw Paw St. Featuring a variety of soups to choose from. This soup supper has always been a very popular gathering so come early and bring your appetite. Hours from 4:30 to 6:30. FREE WILL DONATION
Cookbooks are available! The Van Buren County Historical Society has published their cookbook filled with
over 140 favorite recipes from our members and staff, including information about the recipes and a bit of
history of where the recipes came from. They will be available for purchase at our soup supper in October, or you can pick one up at the Museum during its regular hours of 12pm - 5pm Wed, Fri & Sat.
Their cost is $20 and are also available for order by contacting us through the "Contact Us" tab on this website. Be sure to include your name, email address, phone # and that you would like a copy of the cook book, and then click submit.
Our Hours
We are closed for the season but will reopen on Friday May 2, 2025. Regular hours are Noon to 5pm Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Tours are self guided during regular open hours. Guided tours are available on Sundays only. Guided tours on other days are by appointment only.