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10/16/2026

Mark you calendar for next Wednesdays informative program!

10/15/2026

Please plan to join the Historical Association of South Haven on Wednesday, October 21st as we welcome Jay Campbell and Steve Gronow to Forest House for the presentation, “The Lamps of the South Haven Lighthouse”.
Jay Campbell is a local author, historian and genealogist who recently published “Lighting South Haven”, a book that covers the evolution of illumination between the years 1870-1920. He has also studied South Haven’s iconic lighthouse keeper, James Donahue extensively, and graciously portrays him at the South Haven South Pierhead Light during our lighthouse “sneak peeks”.
Steve Gronow joins us from Howell, MI, where he maintains the Maritime Exchange Museum, dedicated to artifacts from the U.S. Lighthouse Establishment, focusing specifically on aids to navigation. He has an extensive collection of authentic Fresnel lighthouse lenses, fog signal bells and horns, original brass oil lamps and most of the tools used by lighthouse keepers between 1852-1940.
Together, they will present an interesting overview of the various types of historic lighting used at our South Haven Light. Steve will have various lamps & lenses from his vast collection on display for discussion.
The program will take place at our Forest House location – 313 Center St. in downtown South Haven. Jay Campbell will have copies of his new book for purchase and will be available for signing copies starting at 6:30P. The presentation is free and open to the public and will begin at 7:00P.

09/19/2026

What a great way to spend a rainy afternoon!!

Many thanks to the Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum for collaborating with HASH on this fun and educational broom-making presentation and
mini-workshop with Nancy
Binkowski!!

09/14/2026

Join HASH on Saturday, 9/19 at noon at Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum as we welcome broom squire, Nancy Binkowski, for a presentation on historic broom making - with the opportunity to try your hand at this traditional craft.

Limited spaces are available for the hands-on portion of the presentation and registration is required. Contact: [email protected] for more information.

09/08/2026

As summer draws to a close, the Historical Association of South Haven would like to thank the incredible volunteers who generously shared their time and talents during some of the busiest holidays and festivals.
We could not serve the community without their help and are so grateful for their support.

09/06/2026

Today is the last day of summer at Forest House. Stop in to see us!

09/05/2026

Saturday and Sunday!

09/04/2026

Summer’s Last Hurrah!

Join the Historical Association of South Haven on Labor Day weekend at Forest House, our downtown activity hub.

Saturday & Sunday, September 5-6, from 11:00-4:00.

Located at 313 Center St., Forest House is the oldest extant building left in South Haven, and offers the Historical Association’s unique and exclusive merchandise – including our posters, notecards, books, drinkware and apparel.

Also, be sure to participate in our end of summer “sneak peek” at the South Haven South Pierhead Light! The door will be open, and Captain James Donahue will make an appearance! Sneak Peek hours are Saturday only, from 11:00-3:00.

09/02/2026

Labor Day Weekend at Forest House!

08/31/2026

Join the Historical Association of South Haven on Labor Day weekend at Forest House, our downtown activity hub, on Saturday & Sunday, September 5-6, from 11:00-4:00 ET.
Located at 313 Center St., Forest House is the oldest extant building left in South Haven, and offers the Historical Association’s unique and exclusive merchandise – including our posters, notecards, books, drinkware and apparel.
Also, be sure to participate in our end of summer “sneak peek” at the South Haven South Pierhead Light! The door will be open, and Captain James Donahue will make an appearance! Sneak Peek hours are Saturday only, from 11:00-3:00.
Plan to join us for Summer 2026’s last hurrah!

Address

355 Hubbard Street
South Haven, MI
49090

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm

Telephone

+12696376424

Website

http://www.HistoryofSouthHaven.org/

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