Plan Your Visit

The History Center’s two locations and several other sites in our area provide opportunities to learn and discover — indoors and out.

Hours & Locations

The History Center, as seen from across the street

The History Center in Downtown Douglas

130 Center Street, Douglas, MI 49406
Current Hours: Winter Hours
Monday 1-5 PM - Archives Open
Additional days open by appointment and for special events.
Contact us for more information our 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: Closed for the season.
See you in May 2025!

About The History Museum at Mt Baldhead Park
A front view of the Demerest Fishing Shanty, showing colored buoys and a poster of fishermen

Demerest Fishing Shanty

730 Water Street, Saugatuck MI 49453
Current Hours: Closed for the season!

About The Shanty
Radar Dome

Historic Sites

Multiple Sites
Current Hours: Vary by location

About The Additional Sites

History Lives Here: Historic Markers

These large, colorful, interpretive panels bring history to life where it happened. You’ll find them throughout the Saugatuck-Douglas area.

LOCATIONS: Click an item below to see it on a map.

HOURS: The panels are accessible at any time

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Erected in 2022

Erected in 2023

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Exhibitions

The Saugatuck-Douglas History Center has helped preserve and interpret several historical sites to share local history with the community. Each has opportunities to learn and discover indoors and out.

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2024 Holiday Party graphic

History Center Holiday Party

Thursday, December 5, 2024
6:00 - 9:00 pm
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Tree

Family History Help Session

Thursday, December 19, 2024
2:00 - 4:00 pm
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Become a Member

Your membership supports our exhibitions and educational opportunities which contribute to the health of our tourist-based community. The History Center is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization with membership open to all.

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