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Harbor Springs Area Historical Society
Categories
MuseumFamily, Civic & Community Organizations
Hours:
Open Tuesday through Saturday
About Us
The Harbor Springs Area Historical Society (HSAHS) was founded in 1990 by a group of concerned citizens committed to preserving the history of the Harbor Springs area. Soon after its founding, HSAHS achieved 501(c)(3) status as a charitable and educational non-profit organization.
The Harbor Springs Area Historical Society brings local history to life across four unique sites along the Harbor Springs Historical Corridor. Visitors can explore the outdoor exhibits featuring the Aha Boat and Shay Locomotive at Shay Park, the interactive Ephraim Shay Works Museum, the historic Andrew J. Blackbird Museum, and the Harbor Springs History Museum with artifacts and rotating exhibits focused on local history. Open year-round, the Society offers engaging, family-friendly experiences, group tours, and seasonal events that showcase the rich heritage of the Harbor Springs area.Images
Events
Naajimiijimedaa! Let’s Find Food! - Book Signing and Presentation
- In this Harbor History Talk based around her book “Naajimiijimedaa! Let’s Find Food!” author Kathy Kae presents an introduction to foraging in Northern Michigan
- Thursday May 28, 2026
Headstone Cleaning and Preservation Workshop
- Join curator Beth Wemigwase for a fun, hands-on workshop at Lakeview Cemetery in Harbor Springs where you’ll learn the basics of caring for historic gravestones
- Saturday May 30, 2026
Shay Days
- Shay Days is the Harbor Springs Area Historical Society's longest running event, celebrating its 28th anniversary in 2026.
- Friday Jul 17, 2026 - Saturday Jul 18, 2026
Rep/Contact Info
Kristyn Balog- Phone: (231) 526-9771
