BEAVER ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BEAVER ISLAND, MI

Beaver Head Lighthouse
Beaver Head Lighthouse Credit: Terrance Alexander

Beaver Island Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Beaver Island, Michigan. The society was founded in 1957 with the aim of preserving and promoting the island’s rich history. The society is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and exhibiting artifacts, documents, and other materials related to the history of Beaver Island.

The society operates several historic sites on the island, including the Print Shop Museum, the Marine Museum, and the Protar Home. The Print Shop Museum is a restored printing office that features a collection of antique printing presses and other printing equipment. The Marine Museum is dedicated to the island’s maritime history, featuring exhibits on fishing, shipping, and boating. The Protar Home is a restored 19th-century home that belonged to a French-Canadian priest who lived on the island.

The Beaver Island Historical Society also organizes events and programs throughout the year, including lectures, walking tours, and festivals. The society’s annual Beaver Island Music Festival is a popular event that brings together musicians and music lovers from across the region.

The society relies on the support of volunteers and donors to continue its work of preserving and promoting the history of Beaver Island. Through its efforts, the society helps to preserve the island’s unique cultural heritage for future generations.

BEAVER ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BEAVER ISLAND MI. US MID #8402600984

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 54,558 from tax period 201210 (YYYYMM).

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BEAVER ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MICHIGAN
26275 MAIN ST
BEAVER ISLAND
MI
49782-0263

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BEAVER ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8402600984
Name BEAVER ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MICHIGAN
Alternate Name BEAVER ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 386087750
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201210
INCOME 59,690
REVENUE 54,558
LAT/LONG 45.746617, -85.519991
CODES FIPS State Code: 26
FIPS County Code: 029
US Census Tract: 000500
US Census Block: 1108