Upcoming Events

 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 & Craft Sale ----April 26, 2025.   This year we are expanding our yard sale to include craft vendors.   If you are a craft vendor and are interested in setting up and selling at this event you are more than welcome to participate along with everyone else.   This years sale is on 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 8am.   Items that are NOT allowed for sale include clothing,

firearms, alcohol, marijuana, marijuana products or drug paraphernalia.   Save the date and plan on coming!

Ice Cream Social ---- May 4, 2025   from 2:00 to 5:00pm.   Come and enjoy some ice cream and tour the museum.   A variety of kids games and activities  are being planned creating a fun day for the entire family.

Car Show ---- July 12, 2025  starting at 10:00am.   Stop by to see a selection of vintage and collector cars and tour the museum.

Soup Supper ---- October 24, 2025  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.