The Historical Society of Michigan has announced the recipients of its second annual Michigan History Alliance Grants, and included are two Berrien County museums.
The HSM awarded grants totaling $25,000 to 12 of its member organizations throughout Michigan.
The Morton House Museum in Benton Harbor is receiving $2,000 to help with a series of exhibits that will trace Benton Harbor’s history from the mid-19th century to the present, with a special emphasis on the late 20th century when Benton Harbor became a 90% Black community. The grant will allow for the purchase of wall panels and exhibit materials.
Also, the Region of Three Oaks Museum is receiving an $850 grant to purchase equipment to maintain its collections records and prepare images for exhibits and public programs.
The Historical Society of Michigan invited its member organizations with annual operating budgets under $250,000 to submit proposals for a maximum grant amount of $2,500. It says there’s a great need for support among Michigan’s smaller museums.
