The society was formed in 1968 to locate a home for the DAR Museum pieces which were housed in the Howell Carnegie Library by the DAR chapter. The library needed space to expand its children's department. The society housed the artifacts in the upper level of the Old Howell House owned by the Pettibones. In 1971, the society purchased the Depot which had been vacant since passenger rail service ended in the 1951. The purchase of the building provided a place to display the museum items and to preserve the historic 1886 Ann Arbor Railroad .
Depot Opening!
Regular Summer Sunday Hours: 11am - 3P.M.
Opening Date: May 5, 2024 through October
If you have not renewed your yearly membership, please consider doing it soon. Thank you.
The museum is closed for 2024 season. We will reopen in May, 2025.
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Museum Location:
128 Wetmore Street Howell, Michigan 48843 |
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 154 Howell, Michigan 48844 |
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we would be glad to have you.
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517-548-6876
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Welcome to the Howell Area Historical Society (HAHS). Founded in 1968, we are a non-profit organization (IRS 501c3) whose mission is bring together those in the community interested in the rich history of the Howell area.
Howell was first settled in 1834 by settlers from Detroit and incorporated in 1863. The village was laid out by Flavius J.B. Crane and Edward Brooks in July 1835, and was named Howell in honor of Thomas Howell, a friend of Crane's and son of a prominent judge of Candaequa, New York. The name did not come into immediate use, however, as it was called Livingston Centre for some time. Howell is the county seat of Livingston County, Michigan.
The HAHS officers for 2024 - 25 are:
Rudy Rudolph - President
Gerri Moen - Vice President/Trustee
Mary Shaughnessy - Secretary
Don Maiolatesi - Treasurer
Board of Trustees:
Ed Grima - Trustee
Kerry Maiolatesi - Trustee
DON'T FORGET THE MELONFEST CAR SHOW - AUGUST 17, 2024 (In spite of the rain, it was a great success! Thanks to all of the brave drivers for sticking it out
Thank you, also, to our sponsors!)
