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Heritage Park Event Center

Welcome to the

Hanover-Horton Area Historical Society

Preserving and sharing

our rich rural heritage.

HHAHS By-laws Are Up For Review

Our by-laws are being reviewed, and changes have been proposed for the 2026 year. Click below for details on proposed changes and voting qualifications.

Upcoming Events

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  • Board Meeting
    Board Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Aug 27
    HHAHS Event Center
    Aug 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    HHAHS Event Center, 121 Tefft St, Hanover, MI 49241, USA
    Open to the Public
  • Harvest Home & Garden Luncheon
    Harvest Home & Garden Luncheon
    Sat, Sep 12
    HHAHS Event Center
    Sep 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    HHAHS Event Center, 121 Tefft St, Hanover, MI 49241, USA
    A garden-fresh luncheon marking the close of the growing season. Reservations required.
  • Community Potluck
    Community Potluck
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Sep 18
    HHAHS Event Center
    Sep 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    HHAHS Event Center, 121 Tefft St, Hanover, MI 49241, USA
    A evening of food and fun!
  • Organ Restoration Workshop
    Organ Restoration Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Sep 25
    Herrick Building
    Sep 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – Sep 26, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Herrick Building, 105 Fairview St, Hanover, MI 49241, USA
    Learn how to restore and maintain antique reed organs
  • Christmas Open House at the Conklin Museum
    Christmas Open House at the Conklin Museum
    Sat, Dec 05
    Conklin Reed Organ & History Museum
    Dec 05, 2026, 1:00 PM – Dec 06, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Conklin Reed Organ & History Museum, 121 Tefft St, Hanover, MI 49241, USA
    Two afternoons of holiday cheer — 18+ decorated trees, entertainment, a bake sale, and Santa.
  • Docent Training Workshop
    Docent Training Workshop
    Sat, Apr 24
    Conklin Museum
    Apr 24, 2027, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Conklin Museum, 105 Fairview St, Hanover, MI 49241, USA
    Become part of the Conklin Museum & Heritage Park team — open to 8th grade through adult.
  • Free Museum & Log Cabin Day
    Free Museum & Log Cabin Day
    Sat, May 08
    Conklin Museum & Heritage Park
    May 08, 2027, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Conklin Museum & Heritage Park, 121 Tefft St, Hanover, MI 49241, USA
    Free admission to the Conklin Museum and our historic log cabin — part of Jackson County Free Museum Day.
  • Fourth of July Parade & Desserts in Perrine Park
    Fourth of July Parade & Desserts in Perrine Park
    Sun, Jul 04
    Perrine Park, Hanover
    Jul 04, 2027, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Perrine Park, Hanover, Perrine Park, Hanover, MI 49241, USA
    Join the parade, then meet us in Perrine Park for desserts alongside the Lions Club Chicken Dinner.
  • Rust 'N Dust — 35th Anniversary Celebration
    Rust 'N Dust — 35th Anniversary Celebration
    Sat, Aug 21
    Hanover-Horton Area Historical Society
    Aug 21, 2027, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Hanover-Horton Area Historical Society, 105 Fairview St, Hanover, MI 49241, USA
    The 35th Annual Farm & Tractor Show — antique tractor pulls, heritage demonstrations, music, and a full day of family fun.
  • Maple Syrup Festival Pancake Breakfast
    Maple Syrup Festival Pancake Breakfast
    March 2027 — exact date and time to be announced. Watch our Facebook page and hhahs.org for details.
    HHAHS Event Center
    March 2027 — exact date and time to be announced. Watch our Facebook page and hhahs.org for details.
    HHAHS Event Center, 121 Tefft St, Hanover, MI 49241, USA
    A stack of hot pancakes, real Michigan maple syrup, and the first taste of spring.
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About Our Historical Society

The Hanover-Horton Area Historical Society was founded in 1977 with the purpose of caring for and preserving the unique and extensive collection of antique reed organs of the Conklin Reed Organ Museum and local historical artifacts.

Contact

Contact

Contact us to learn more about our current exhibits, scheduled events, and to book tours and event center openings.

Address

P.O. Box 256

105 Fairview St.

Hanover, MI 49241

517-563-8927
office@hhahs.org

Parking at rear of building,

on Tefft Street

Office Hours

Tues - Fri : 9am - 12pm

​​Sat - Mon : Closed

Museum Hours

Sundays 1pm - 4pm

From May thru September

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