Exhibits
175 Years of Light: St. Joseph's Lighthouse Legacy
St. Joseph's lighthouses are perhaps the city's most recognizable landmarks but the two that presently sit at the end of the north pier are only part of a long, lighthouse legacy. Since 1832, St. Joseph has had five different lighthouses, a lighthouse supply depot that served more than 100 lighthouses on Lake Michigan, and a keeper's dwelling which still stands today.
Along with photos, 175 Years of Light features small collection items, such as a hat worn by one of St. Joseph's last lighthouse keepers, Ferdinand Ollhoff, as well as a brass button from his uniform. Also included are several objects which commemorate the lighthouses. St. Joseph holds a distinctive place in maritime history as the only city in Michigan with two surviving lighthouses, a restored catwalk, a U.S. lighthouse Supply Depot, and a lighthouse keeper's dwelling.
Admission to the exhibit is free and is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 am-4 pm. The Heritage Museum and Cultural Center is located at 601 Main Street, St. Joseph. Please call 269-983-1191 for more information.
"World's Largest"- The Benton Harbor Fruit Market and Southwest Michigan's Fruit Belt
This two-year exhibit explores the rich fruit growing environment in Southwest Michigan and the significant impact of the Benton Harbor Fruit Market. The display highlights collections of historical artifact, photographs and documents from local farming families and fruit related businesses.
Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 to 4:00
Admission: Members and children 15 & under, Free
Non-Members, $5.00
Location: Second Floor
For more information visit our Fruit Belt website
www.michiganfruitbelt.org
Fruit Belt Exhibit Funders
The following roster of individuals, businesses and organizations helped us meet our funding needs for the design, fabrication and educational components of our new two- year exhibition - "World's Largest" - The Benton Harbor Fruit Market and Southwest Michigan's Fruit Belt." Thank you all for your generous support. We couldn't have done it without you!
Foundations, Funds & Endowments
Berrien Community Foundation
Guido A. & Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation
Chester J. Byrns Endowment Fund
Ronald F. Kinney Foundation
Robert Starks Family FoundationSam & Connie Monte Fund
Schalon Foundation
Businesses
Bank One
Benton Harbor Fruit Market Board
Berrien County Farm Bureau
Bit of Swiss Pastry Shoppe
Fifth Third Bank
Frank Pastrick Chevrolet
Grandview Orchards
Hanson Logistics
"L.H. Piggott & Girls Farm"
Leitz Farms
Moser Fruit Tree Sales
National City Bank
Nyes Apple Barn & Farm
Pearson Construction
Perry Ballard Inc.
Radom Farm Supply
Summit Sales, Inc.
Tabor Hill Winery
Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm
Vineyard View Farm
Individuals
Jerry Alberts
Bob Binda
Ronald & Phyllis Bodke
John & Kay Dukesherer
Mrs. Edward Fitz
Warren & Margie Gatchell
Walter Heritz
Karl Kincade
John & Louise King
Paul & Kimberly Landeck
Don Litke
Sam Monte
In honor of Karl Moser
Edwin Radewald
John & Evelyn Rambo
Dean Ray
William Rohn
Walter Skibbe
Ailish Schutz
George Shane
John Steimle
George & Nancy Wuszke