Education

The North Berrien Historical Museum offers year-round opportunities to learn about local history and culture. At the museum, in the classroom, or out in the community, our programs bring the past to life. Contact the Director of Education at (269) 468-3330 or nbhs2@sbcglobal.net to learn more or to schedule an exciting and memorable program for your class or community group.

Teachers can find curriculum-based tour information, worksheets, and more offerings on our Teacher Resources page.

Museum Tour

With advance notice, we will provide free guided tours of the museum to groups of any size. Tours last 30 to 60 minutes and can focus on requested topics. Explore our website or call for information on current traveling and temporary exhibits.

Walking Tours

Schedule your class or group for a free guided cemetery or other historical walk in your North Berrien community. Available Walking Tours include Downtown Coloma, Downtown Watervliet, Coloma Cemetery, Watervliet Cemetery and more upon request.

Presentations

Narrated Slide Shows lasting approximately 45 minutes are available at the museum or off-site.
Topics include:
                      Hagar Township History                             Paw Paw Lake History
                      Bainbridge Township History                     North Berrien Notables
                      Coloma History                                           North Berrien Interurban Railways
                      Watervliet History

Traveling Trunks

Make history hands-on and relatable for all ages with the lesson plans, artifacts, pictures, videos, and books in our Traveling Trunks. Upon request, programs are conducted by the NBHS Museum Educator.

Potawatomi Past & Present - Download Contents List
See and touch some of the historic and contemporary culture of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians.

Fur, Forest, & Frontier Days - Download Contents List
Illustrate the early exploration and settlement of this area from LaSalle to the coming of the railroad.

Lincoln's Legacy - Download Contents List Bring to life the stories of slaves, Civil War soldiers, and Mary and Abraham Lincoln. Courtesy of the Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

All About Barns
Discover how local Historic Barns were built and what they have to say about the past.

Michigan's Fruit Belt
Learn how our farmers once supplied the "World's Largest" Fruit Market in Benton Harbor. Courtesy of the Heritage Museum and Cultural Center.

Fun & Games
Play with old-fashioned toys, teach historic games, and hear music of the old Paw Paw Lake dance halls.

Recommended Websites are listed in two categories: Teachers/ Ages 5-18 and Age 14-Adult.

Teachers can find curriculum-based tour information, student worksheets, and more useful offerings on our Teacher Resources page.

A current schedule of programs and other activities is available on our Events page.

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