This summer the North Berrien Photography Contest invites submissions of original photographs that capture the distinctive character of our area. Eligible photographs must depict a location in North Berrien County, which includes Coloma and Watervliet cities and Hagar, Bainbridge, Coloma, and Watervliet townships. Photos should represent an aspect of North Berrien, including, but not limited to, architecture, landscapes, nature, public buildings and events, and historic locations. Submissions will be judged based on technical excellence, composition, and overall impact of the image. Winners will be selected from three age groups: Youth (Age 17 and under), Adults (18-64), and Seniors (Age 65+). Winning photographs and honorable mentions will appear in a public exhibit at the North Berrien Historical Museum, to premiere during the Tri-City Heritage Tour on Saturday, September 24, 2011.
The Photography Contest is sponsored by the North Berrien Historical Society—our goal is to add contest submissions to our collection, advancing our mission to preserve local history and culture for future generations. To obtain an Official Entry Form and Rules, contact or visit the North Berrien Historical Museum, see our Facebook page, or click here. The final deadline to postmark or hand-deliver submissions to the museum is Tuesday, September 6, 2011. Complete submissions will include the Entry Form, a brief photograph description, and the photo entry printed on 8 by 10 inch photo paper. For more information about the North Berrien Photography Contest or to request an Official Entry Form and Rules, contact the North Berrien Historical Museum at (269) 468-3330.
Click here to download an Offical Entry Form and Rules for the North Berrien Photography Contest.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Glad-Peach 2011
The 2011 Glad-Peach Festival will be held August 4-7. The North Berrien Historical Society will again bring its 'Cone Barn' to Baker Park to sell ice cream cones, hot dogs, and pop to festival attendees. Sherman's Peach Ice Cream will again be offered as a special Peach Festival treat. New this year are North Berrien Historical Museum ornaments for sale and 50/50 raffle tickets. Raffle tickets will be sold throughout the weekend with the drawing taking place on August 7 at 1pm. With 3000 tickets printed the winner is likely to win over $1000! Tickets are also available at the museum before the festival begins. Raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.
Volunteers are once again vital to making this a successful fundraiser for the museum. If you would like to scoop ice cream, sell tickets, or greet visitors at the museum please call 269-468-3330 to be added to our volunteer list.
The historical society will also be sponsoring a float in the Glad-Peach Parade, which takes place on Saturday, August 6 at 1pm. After the parade walk down to the Loma Theatre to watch our historic local documentaries at either 2:30 or 3:30pm. With three movies to choose from you can check out two screenings in a row.
For more information visit the Glad-Peach Festival's website.
Monday, July 11, 2011
“Legends of Paw Paw Lake” July 19
July 11, 2011 – Coloma, MI – The public is invited to a free slide show presentation called “Legends of Paw Paw Lake,” on Tuesday, July 19 at 7:00pm at the North Berrien Historical Museum. The slide show is an overview of Paw Paw Lake history, focusing on its “legends” passed down by generations of residents and local historians. Hear stories of Native Americans, 200-seat steamships, packed dance halls, and beloved resorts at the lake. Refreshments will follow the program.
In the early 20th century tens of thousands of tourists, especially Chicagoans, made their way to Paw Paw Lake each summer, aided by train service after 1896 and numerous passenger steamers. Farmhouses expanded to accommodate boarders, and large resort hotels, cottages, and other amenities were built. Early dance pavilions extended out over the water, and starting in 1925, the famed dance hall Crystal Palace hosted the most popular big band and swing musicians of the day. Local historians such as Mabel Branch Stark, Bill Beverly, and Rick Rasmussen have helped preserve the lore of Paw Paw Lake’s resort era, as have countless residents who have donated items to the collection of the North Berrien Historical Museum.
“Legends of Paw Paw Lake” will be presented by the museum’s Director of Education Tracy Gierada, and is a repeat of the July 7 program at the North Berrien Senior Center. For more information, contact the North Berrien Historical Museum at (269) 468-3330.
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