The Benzie Area Historical Society offers books, maps, images and other items relating to the history of Benzie County and Northwest Lower Michigan. Most of these items can be purchased at our museum, or via credit card using our Online Store below. Feel free to contact the Museum with any questions or for additional assistance with an order. Thank you!
Take a trip back in time and witness the dramatic events that led up to the fateful lowering of Crystal Lake in August 1873. Using cutting edge technology, this film brings the story of Archibald Jones to life, providing new perspectives on how one man’s vision changed the course of history in Benzie County. Click […]
Thank you so very much to our 2026 Sponsors for their vital support! 2026 Special Exhibit Sponsor – “You’re a Grand Old Flag” Museum Champion: Museum Steward:
“You’re a Grand Old Flag” – Special Exhibit In 2026 we celebrate the United States Semiquincentennial, and the flags that have represented our country. The museum’s exhibit for this year focuses on these flags that have signified the growth of a nation. The flags are from the museum’s collection and on loan from flag collector, […]
Take A Closer Look Tour- Benzie Area Historical Museum & Research Center The Benzie Area Historical Society presents the Take A Closer Look Tour – Benzie Area Historical Museum & Research Center. Join Shaun Johnson on Thursday, June 18th, at 7 pm for an in-depth tour of the Historical Museum & Research Center. Please meet […]
Historic Walking Tour of Benzonia – West The Benzie Area Historical Society presents the Benzonia- West Historical Walking Tour. Join Jane Purkis on Tuesday, June 23rd, at 7 p.m. for a guided historic walking tour of the West side of the Village of Benzonia. Please meet at the Benzie Area Historical Museum & Research Center, 6941 […]
“The Crystal Story: From Buck Hills Ski Club to Crystal Today and in the Future.” Presented by: Chris MacInnes and Shaun Johnson July 9, 2026, 7 pm Mills Community House & ZOOM Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87602634122 Have you ever wondered how Crystal Mountain got started? For a few years, local families made their own tracks […]
Historic Walking Tour of the Elberta Boat Landings The Benzie Area Historical Society presents the Elberta Boat Landing Historic Walking Tour. Join Tim Foster on Sunday, July 12th, at 2 p.m. for a guided historic walking tour of where the Boat Landings were in Elberta. Please meet at Elberta’s Waterfront Park. There is a limit of 30 […]
Historic Walking Tour of Benzonia- West The Benzie Area Historical Society presents the Benzonia- West Historical Walking Tour. Join Jane Purkis on Tuesday, July 28th, at 7 p.m. for a guided historic walking tour of the West side of the Village of Benzonia. Please meet at the Benzie Area Historical Museum & Research Center, 6941 […]
The Benzie Area Historical Society presents “Night At The Museum” Fundraising Event! Join us on Wednesday, August 5th, at 7 pm, at the Benzie Area Historical Museum & Research Center, 6941 Traverse Ave, Benzonia, MI 49616, for an evening of history, community, and fundraising with a silent auction. Silent auction items include a golf […]
Historic Walking Tour: Frankfort – Forest Avenue The Benzie Area Historical Society presents the Frankfort Historic Walking Tour of Forest Avenue in Frankfort. Join Tim Foster on Sunday, August 16th, at 2 pm for a guided historic walking tour of Leelanau Ave in Frankfort. Please meet at 611 Forest Avenue. There is a limit of […]
