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Harbor Springs Area Historical Society
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About Us
The Harbor Springs Area Historical Society brings local history to life across four unique sites along the Harbor Springs Historical Corridor. Visitors can explore the outdoor exhibits featuring the Aha Boat and Shay Locomotive at Shay Park, the interactive Ephraim Shay Works Museum, the historic Andrew J. Blackbird Museum, and the Harbor Springs History Museum with artifacts and rotating exhibits focused on local history. Open year-round, the Society offers engaging, family-friendly experiences, group tours, and seasonal events that showcase the rich heritage of the Harbor Springs area.
Events

Harbor Springs in Uniform
- This Veterans Day, explore the stories of Harbor Springs area men and women who served in the U.S. military.
- Wednesday Nov 11, 2026

Tourism and the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad
- Join historian Mark Worrall for a trip aboard “The Fishing Line” and discover how railroads helped shape tourism in northern Michigan.
- Thursday Dec 10, 2026
Rep/Contact Info
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