Kaleva Historical Society

05/30/2026

The Bottle House Museum is open until 4 pm today. Stop in and say hi to your docent today, Mike. There are many new items in the market corner. Also, check out the new paint colors!

05/22/2026

A new season starts this weekend!

The Bottle House Museum will be open Saturday and Sunday 12-4 from May 23rd through December 20th.

The Train Depot will be open Saturdays 12-4 from May 23rd through September 5th.

05/17/2026

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Swart | Spinning Lens

05/16/2026

Train engine reborn! Thanks to a grant from the Manistee County Community Foundation and Village of Kaleva and Kaleva Historical Society. Paint job by Olens Paint the Town, letters by North Woods sign shop.

05/03/2026

05/01/2026

Thank you Talk of the Town Painting! It looks great! Thanks for going the extra mile to paint the steps and undercarriage. It is appreciated.

04/26/2026

Pictures from this evening. It looks like it may just be waiting on new lettering.

04/25/2026

Wow! 900 followers! Thank you everyone for the support! It is because of all of you that make the Kaleva Historical Society successful! And fun!

04/25/2026

04/22/2026

Many maintenance updates are taking place during the closed season. The engine at the train depot is getting painted, the walls in the Bottle House Museum are being painted, the floors at the Bottle House got a good cleaning+shine and the displays have been rearranged. Make sure you visit this upcoming season which starts Memorial Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday 12-4 pm.

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