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Thank you for your support!
The mission of the North Berrien Historical Society isto
preserve and distribute information regarding the
history of North Berrien County. We wish to preserve,encourage
learning, and disseminate knowledge of the
areas cultural and architectural legacy.
North Berrien Historical Society
300 Coloma Avenue, Coloma, MI
49038269-468-3330www.NorthBerrienHistory.org
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2013-14 Board of Directors
Scott Young President
Bennet Leedy 1st
Vice PresidentKandyce Hays 2 nd Vice PresidentCindy Young
SecretaryShirley Boone TreasurerRay Mays Asst. TreasurerMarc Hettig
DirectorKarin Miller DirectorPauline Morris DirectorSherry Polashak
DirectorTom Scheid DirectorSally Williams Director
Staff Tracy Gierada Executive Director/ CuratorPauline Wendzel
Director of ProgramsDerek Nightingale Office & Facilities
Manager
Museum Enhances North Berriens Quality of Life
Economic ImpactFree educational opportunities for students
Millage funds are spent locally in the communityEvent and
Exhibit publicity raises the community profile of
North BerrienStable funding allows for Grant applications and
collaborationwith other museums, community groups, and experts
Tourist Attraction: Visitors come to the museum fromthroughout
Southwest Michigan and beyond
Annual ProgramsVictorian Valentines PartyCoastline Childrens
Film FestivalYouth Internship Volunteer ProgramsSpring Break
Activity Day
North Berrien Photography ContestSummer Time Travelers
Halloween Cemetery ToursMonthly Speakers (Third
Tuesdays)Presence at local festivals
Growing Attendance
Year Total AudienceServed
2007 2,7092008 2,822
2009 4,596
2010 4,173
2011 4,346
2012 5,3042013 5,428
SchoolPrograms Only
120 (est.)147
676
574
1,016
1,4121,247
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Recent Exhibitions
Lest We ForgetTraveling Exhibit
North Berrien Photo ContestExhibits
Millage & Funding Facts
Millage (.25 mill) from North Berrien communities
providesapproximately $150,000 per year to operate the museum.
The cost to taxpayers on a home with a taxable value of$50,000
is $12.50 per year, or just $1 a month. NBHS is
asking for a renewal of this existing millage .
NBHS has leveraged our millage funding to earn more than
$15,000 in Grants for additional support of
high-qualityexhibits, public programs, and more.
Before Millage Support With Millage Support
Museum open to public76 days per year
Museum open to public268 days per year
Open May-October Open Year-round
Volunteer Operated 2.5 Full Time Employees
Budget of under $20,000 Budget of over $150,000
$5 Admission Charge Free Admission
