Researching your Benzie County ancestors?   Want to learn more about your historic home?  Are you interested in a certain aspect of Benzie County history such as the Crane Sawmills, the Ann Arbor Railroad and Car Ferries, or Thompsonville’s Diamond Crossing?  

Our trained historians and genealogists are available to provide research services and provide an introductory research package for $35.  The introductory package includes two hours of research and up to five pages of photocopies or printouts or two digital images.

If you are interested in utilizing our research services, please complete the request form and mail it in with your check made payable to Benzie Area Historical Society.  A researcher will contact you, and virtual appointments are available with our volunteers.  Research is $35/hour, and color copies are $1/per page.

We look forward to helping you with your research!