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The Saugatuck-Douglas History Center preserves local history and inspires learning to inform and improve our community.

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The History Center, as seen from across the street

The History Center in Downtown Douglas

130 Center Street, Douglas, MI 49406
Current Hours: Monday from 11:00 to 5:00 pm
Archives Monday from 1:00 to 5:00 pm

Wednesday-Saturday 11:00 to 3:00 PM

Also special open hours for events and by appointment.

Contact us to schedule a visit or check out our Events page!

About The History Center in Douglas
The Saugatuck-Douglas History Museum, as seen from the Kalamazoo River

The History Museum at Mount Baldhead Park

735 Park Street, Saugatuck, MI 49453
Current Hours: Open for the Summer!

Wednesday-Sunday 11 AM - 3 PM

About The History Museum at Mt Baldhead Park

Upcoming Events

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Cruise Through History – Saugatuck History by River and Lake

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
12:30 - 2:00 pm
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Centennials in Saugatuck

Tuesday, July 7, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Land Conservancy 50th anniversary

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Current Exhibitions

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Collecting the Lakeshore: Storied Art at the SDHC

September 26, 2025 – Ongoing
The History Center in Downtown Douglas
About the Exhibition

The Lure of Mount Baldhead

July 2, 2022 – Ongoing
The History Museum at Mount Baldhead Park
About the Exhibition
Logo for the "Century of Progress" exhibit

A Century of Progress

September 4, 2021 – Ongoing
The History Center in Downtown Douglas
About the Exhibition
The restored lifeboat

Rowing Them Safely Home

Permanent Installation
The History Center in Downtown Douglas
About the Exhibition

Art from the SDHC Collections

Permanent Installation
The History Center in Downtown Douglas
About the Exhibition
Garden walkway at the museum, with the entrance arch at top left

Museum Garden & Learning Stations

Permanent Installation
The History Museum at Mount Baldhead Park
About the Exhibition

Back-In-Time Garden Pathway

Permanent Installation
The History Center in Downtown Douglas
About the Exhibition

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