Van Buren County Historical Society
Upcoming Events
Events scheduled for the 2024 season
County History Fest ---- September 22, 2024 from Noon to 5pm. At the museum located at 58471 Red Arrow Hwy, Hartford MI. In order to promote local history we are gathering people and organizations at the museum to share information about their organizations with brochures, artifacts or other things they may bring. We will also be having an ice cream social as well as having various historic demonstrators present. This will include a blacksmith working on site, one of our volunteers operating our loom and several others that are in the works but not yet confirmed. The museum will also be open for visitors to tour as well. Plan on coming to discover other sources of history in our county and also see our museums new displays.
Museum Yard Sale ---- September 21, 2024 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!
Fall Soup Supper ---- November 8, 2024 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 here! 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 on November 8th, 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.
