Collections

heritage_exhibit2The Center's collections are developed to reflect the complete human history of St. Joseph-Benton Harbor and its place in Michigan and Great Lakes regional history. State-of-the-art climate-controlled facilities provide a professional environment for the long-term care and growth of a wide range of artifact and archival resources. Object and archival collections are shared with the public and other preservation organizations through changing exhibitions and a museum loan program.

The Center's library and archive are open to researchers and the general public by appointment. Available resources include:

  • books
  • reference volumes
  • periodicals
  • maps
  • manuscripts
  • business records
  • photographs and postcards
  • slides
  • oral history tapes
  • vintage films