Northport AREA Heritage Association - NAHA

03/28/2026

03/28/2026

The Navajo Code Talkers are remembered as one of the most powerful and innovative groups of World War II.
In 1942, the United States Marine Corps selected 29 Navajo men to create a special communication system. They used their native language to build a code that was fast, secure, and impossible for enemies to understand.
What made it so strong? The Navajo language itself. It was rarely known outside their community and was very difficult to learn. The Code Talkers turned it into a complex system by assigning words to letters and military terms. Even if messages were intercepted, they couldn’t be decoded.
During battles, speed was everything. These men could send and translate messages within seconds—much faster than other methods at the time. They didn’t need machines or written notes because they memorized everything, which made the system even safer.
Their work helped guide troops, coordinate attacks, and save many lives during key operations in the Pacific.
But their story is more than just military success. It’s about identity, strength, and pride. Their language—once discouraged—became one of the most powerful tools in war.
Today, the Navajo Code Talkers are honored for their bravery and intelligence. Their legacy reminds us that true strength comes from embracing who we are.

03/19/2026

The Northport Area Heritage Museum is excited to announce it has received a grant for $5,000 towards the "Our Native History" exhibit from America250MI.

https://www.america250mi.org/grant?fbclid=IwY2xjawQoyxhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEecBdtsZKaSyt7m8Zy_NaVL33drflOA9afOHJy0WMBdYP2FgEl_MyDFY-AGlQ_aem_8TxcWvZn30l3QAKhygabCA

​​Thank you to everyone who applied in Rounds 1 and 2 of the America250MI History Grant Program. We are deeply grateful for the extraordinary effort you invested in your grant applications—especially the thoughtful work aligned with the Five Guiding Themes and the strong, meaningful partnershi...

01/25/2026

Beautiful winter photos of Woolsey Airport courtesy of Daniel Toole. Love the sunshine!

01/19/2026

01/14/2026

We are super excited to announce the carpet project on the second floor is now completed! We are so thankful for our Preservation Partners who helped us get to this financial goal. Thank you to Hunter Kellogg and his construction crew for moving artifacts, pulling up carpet and removing the stage. Thank you to Tom Capen who oversaw the entire project. We couldn’t have done it without all of you. We will begin to put the displays back in place next week.

01/09/2026

It’s been a very successful week at the Northport Museum! The stage and all the carpeting on the second floor have now been removed. A huge shoutout to NAHA board member Hunter Kellogg and his crew and NAHA board member Tom Capen who took on this huge project. The new carpeting installation begins on Tuesday. Thank you to all our Preservation Partner donors who made this project happen.

12/02/2025

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